The Making of a Scientist

Question

According to the theory, of Ebright why do viceroy butterflies copy monarchs?

Answer

Ebright wanted to test the theory that viceroy butterflies copy monarch.  The viceroy butterflies copy monarchs because monarchs don’t taste good to birds. On the other hand, viceroy butterflies taste good to birds. To save themselves from falling a prey to birds, the viceroys show a tendency of copying monarchs.

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