mimic In evolutionary biology, mimicry is an evolved resemblance between an organism and another object, often an organism of another species. Mimicry may evolve between different species, or between individuals of the same species. In the simples ...

is any living species that has evolved to resemble another successful species. Mimic may also refer to: *To mimic, the process of observing and replicating another's behavior, also called

imitation Imitation (from Latin ''imitatio'', "a copying, imitation") is a behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another's behavior. Imitation is also a form of learning that leads to the "development of traditions, and ultimately our cu ...

Literary criticism and philosophy

Mimesis Mimesis (; , ''mīmēsis'') is a term used in literary criticism and philosophy that carries a wide range of meanings, including '' imitatio'', imitation, similarity, receptivity, representation, mimicry, the act of expression, the act of ...

** Mimetic theory of Desire ( Rene Girard)

Arts, entertainment, and media

Fictional characters

Mimic (comics) Mimic (Calvin Montgomery Rankin) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was briefly a member of the X-Men in the 1960s, and was the first character to be added to the team after the original line ...

, a character in the Marvel Comics universe * Mimic (''Dungeons & Dragons''), a creature in the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game *Mimic, a character in the ''Shantae'' franchise *Mimic, a shapeshifter octopus from the IDW comics ''

Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game series and media franchise created by the Japanese developers Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima, and Hirokazu Yasuhara for Sega. The franchise follows Sonic the Hedgehog (character), Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog who battle ...

'' *Mimics, fictional extraterrestrials in the Japanese science fiction novel ''

All You Need Is Kill ''All You Need Is Kill'' is a Japanese science fiction light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka with illustrations by Yoshitoshi Abe. The book was published in Japanese by Shueisha under their Super Dash Bunko imprint in December 2004, and was la ...

Films

* ''Mimic'' (film), a 1997 film **'' Mimic 2'', film sequel ***'' Mimic 3: Sentinel'', film sequel * ''The Mimic'' (2017 film), a South Korean film * The Mimic (2020 film), an American comedy film * ''Mimics'', an Indian Malayalam-language film series ** ''

Mimics Action 500 ''Mimics Action 500'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam comedy film, directed by Balu Kiriyath and produced by Harikumaran Thampi. The film stars Rajan P. Dev, KPAC Lalitha, A. C. Zainuddin and Abi in the lead roles. The film's musical score was d ...

'' (1995), the first film in the series

Other arts, entertainment, and media

* ''Mimic'' (photograph), a 1982 photograph by Jeff Wall * ''The Mimic'' (TV series), a 2013–14 British TV series *Mimic, a synonym for

impressionist Impressionism was a 19th-century art movement characterized by visible brush strokes, open Composition (visual arts), composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage ...

, a performer who imitates a person for amusing or satirical effect *Mimic, a move in the ''

Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise consisting of List of Pokémon video games, video games, Pokémon (TV series), animated series and List of Pokémon films, films, Pokémon Trading Card Game, a trading card game, and other related media. The fran ...

'' video games *The Mimic, the main antagonist in the ''Ruin'' extension of the video game '' Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach'' and title of the derivative third short story in Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex #6 ''Nexie'' *The Mimic, a ghost type in the game Phasmophobia which is able to switch its attributes to resemble any other ghost in the roster

Science and technology

Biology and healthcare

* MIMIC (immunology) (modular immune in vitro construct), a tool used by immunologists involved in vaccine development *

Mimicry In evolutionary biology, mimicry is an evolved resemblance between an organism and another object, often an organism of another species. Mimicry may evolve between different species, or between individuals of the same species. In the simples ...

, an evolved resemblance between an organism and another object * Mimic, common name for the Asian butterfly ''

Hypolimnas misippus ''Hypolimnas misippus'', the Danaid eggfly, mimic, or diadem, is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. Males are in a singular form, appearing blackish with distinctive white spots that are ...

Computing

MIMIC In evolutionary biology, mimicry is an evolved resemblance between an organism and another object, often an organism of another species. Mimicry may evolve between different species, or between individuals of the same species. In the simples ...

, a simulation computer language * MIMIC Simulator, SNMP simulation software from Gambit Communications, Inc.

Statistics

*Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes model, a type of

structural equation model Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a diverse set of methods used by scientists for both observational and experimental research. SEM is used mostly in the social and behavioral science fields, but it is also used in epidemiology, business, ...