mimicry

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Noun mimicry has 2 senses

apery, mimicry - the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
--₁ is a kind of impersonation, personation
--₁ has particulars: parody, mockery, takeoff
mimicry - the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
--₂ is a kind of imitation