An Introduction to Mimicry Patterns and Defense Mechanisms in Animals: Lessons from Nature

In order to survive, animal species must defend themselves against other invaders and potential predators. For this reason, a series of abilities and adaptations have been created in them to defend themselves against invasive and disturbing species. Mimicry patterns and methods that we will discuss in this article are those that may facilitate animals at the individual level to cope with predators. By choosing those mimetic patterns and adopting related strategies, animals and their offspring have a better chance of enhancing their survival and passing on their genes. Effective camouflage is one of the methods to escape from the danger of being hunted, which is common in many species. Understanding these mimetic patterns and mechanisms related to camouflage in animals can have the potential to learn and develop the science of biological inspiration and modeling from nature as "lessons from nature" and it can also be a peaceful and preventive method in passive defense. Also, camouflage methods can be applied and used in military industries and related sciences.