Batesian

== English == === Etymology === From Bates +‎ -ian. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbeɪt.si.ən/ === Adjective === Batesian (comparative more Batesian, superlative most Batesian) Of or relating to Henry Walter Bates (1825–1892), English naturalist and explorer who gave the first scientific account of mimicry in animals. Of or relating to H. E. Bates (1905–1974), English writer. ==== Derived terms ==== Batesian mimicry === Anagrams === absentia, basanite