adultcentrism
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Camouflage, mimicry and crypsis.
adult-centred, adultcentrism, automimicry, Batesian, Batesian mimicry, camouflage, crypsis, deimatic, deimatic display, dishonest signals, engagement, face mask, Fear in animals: a meta-analysis and review of risk assessment, forced sneezing, harassment, hassle, honest signals, marriage, Müllerian mimicry, mimicry, nose picking, phonolocation, pseudo-conversation, rhinotillexisCamouflage, mimicry and crypsis are ubiquitous in the animal kingdom, and are used by children who feel insecure. A sibling who feels vulnerable may mimic a sibling who appears less vulnerable. Children condition adults. Adolescent inebriety may be a deimatic display or, if persistent, Batesian mimicry. For an adult, survival in a hostile environment requires…