California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Butterfly Genome
Academy researcher Durrell Kapan dug into butterfly DNA to unlock the secrets of butterfly mimicry.
While you watch this video, think about the two questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- Why would it be helpful for two different types of butterflies to mimic, or look like, each other?
- Can you think of any other animals that use mimicry to hide or avoid predators?
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Academy researcher Durrell Kapan dug into butterfly DNA to unlock the secrets of butterfly mimicry.
While you watch this video, think about the two questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- Why would it be helpful for two different types of butterflies to mimic, or look like, each other?
- Can you think of any other animals that use mimicry to hide or avoid predators?
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!