Some species of passionflower (Passiflora) exhibit a fascinating form of leaf mimicry, where their leaves are adapted to resemble butterfly eggs.
The mimicry tricks female butterflies into thinking the plant is already occupied by eggs, thus reducing the likelihood of her laying eggs on a particular leaf; thereby, reducing likelihood of herbivory by hatched caterpillars.
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Plant Fact: Leaf Mimicry for Safety!
