Batesian

//ˈbeɪt.si.ən// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Henry Walter Bates (1825–1892), English naturalist and explorer who gave the first scientific account of mimicry in animals.
  2. 2
    Of or relating to H. E. Bates (1905–1974), English writer.

Etymology

From Bates + -ian.

Related phrases

Batesian mimicry

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