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Cause of mimicry is

1. concealment
2. attack (offence)
3. protection (defence)
4. both (b) and (c)

Correct answer: protection (defence)

Solution

Mimicry is generally an adaptive strategy that protects an organism from predators by making it look like something harmful, unpalatable, or otherwise unappealing. So its main cause/purpose is defense, not offense.

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