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Mimicry evolves when receivers perceive similarity, granting benefits to mimics. This new framework unifies mimicry research, showing imperfect mimicry is common and promoting interdisciplinary study of signal evolution.

Keywords:

Deception imperfect mimicry learning mimicry multicomponent signal multimodal signal percept perceptual exploitation receiver psychology sensory exploitation

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Area of Science:

Evolutionary Biology
Animal Behavior
Communication Systems

Background:

Mimicry is a key example of adaptive signal design but is studied inconsistently across disciplines.
Existing research often fails to bridge taxonomic and sensory divides in mimicry studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel conceptual framework for understanding mimicry evolution.
To unify disparate research fields and theoretical approaches to mimicry.
To resolve inconsistencies regarding the role of learning and the prevalence of imperfect mimicry.

Main Methods:

Developed a new conceptual framework centered on receiver perception of similarity.
Distinguished mimicry from perceptual exploitation.
Integrated mimicry with multicomponent signalling theory.

Main Results:

Mimicry evolves if receivers perceive similarity and confer selective benefits, regardless of deception.
The framework accommodates diverse proximate mechanisms and sensory modalities.
Imperfect mimicry is predicted to be the norm, and learning's role is clarified.

Conclusions:

A unified approach to mimicry research is essential for future interdisciplinary advancements.
Receiver perception is central to defining and understanding mimicry.
The proposed framework offers a more inclusive and consistent understanding of mimicry evolution.