Figure 42.1 Food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem (arrows represent energy flow and letters represent species)
-Examine the food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem in Figure 42.1. Species C is toxic to predators. Which species is most likely to benefit from being a mimic of C?

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Species B is most likely to benefit from being a mimic of C because the toxic nature of C makes it less desirable as prey for predators. By mimicking C, species B can also deter predators and therefore increase its chance of survival.

Figure 421 Food Web for a Particular Terrestrial Ecosystem (Arrows Represent