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Caudal luring
Form of aggressive mimicry where the predator attracts prey using its tail / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Caudal luring is a form of aggressive mimicry characterized by the waving or wriggling of the predator's tail to attract prey.[1] This movement attracts small animals who mistake the tail for a small worm or other small animal.[1] When the animal approaches to prey on the worm-like tail, the predator will strike.[1] This behavior has been recorded in snakes,[2] sharks,[3] and eels.[4]
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