The resemblance of poison dart frog species of the genus Ranitomeya to one another in Peru is an example of

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Müllerian mimicry is when different species that have evolved similar traits, such as bright coloration, toxicity, or other characteristics that deter predators, live in the same area and display those traits as a means of avoiding predation. In this case, the poison dart frog species of the genus Ranitomeya in Peru have similar bright coloration and toxicity, and therefore exhibit Müllerian mimicry to deter predators.

The Resemblance of Poison Dart Frog Species of the Genus