mimicry
nounThe act, practice, or art of mimicking.
nounAn instance of mimicking.
nounThe resemblance of one organism to another or to an object in its surroundings for concealment and protection from predators.
nounThe act of imitating in speech, manner, or appearance; mockery by imitation; simulation.
nounAn imitation; that which imitates or simulates.
nounIn zoology, the simulation of something else in form or color, etc.; mimesis.
nounThe act or practice of one who mimics; ludicrous imitation for sport or ridicule.
nounProtective resemblance; the resemblance which certain animals and plants exhibit to other animals and plants or to the natural objects among which they live, — a characteristic which serves as their chief means of protection against enemies; imitation; mimesis; mimetism.
nounthe act or ability to