When is resemblance mimicry?

Mimetic resemblance is extensive across the tree of life yet agreeing on what constitutes mimicry is challenging. One of the reasons for disagreement is a lack of unambiguous criteria to resolve whether a case of resemblance is a product of mimicry or alternative processes. Mimicry occurs when an organism takes advantage of the perception and association that a receiver has with a model to gain adaptive benefits. Three conditions should be...