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Read the following passage about evolutionary biology. Based on the text, match each specific biological example (left) to the broader evolutionary strategy it is explicitly used to illustrate (right).

In the study of evolutionary biology, mimicry serves as a compelling illustration of natural selection, taking on several distinct functional forms. The most traditionally cited form, Batesian mimicry, occurs when a harmless species adopts the warning signals of a noxious species to deter predators. The classic illustration of this is the hoverfly, which lacks a stinger but sports the bold yellow and black banding of a yellowjacket wasp, thereby deceiving avian predators. Conversely, Müllerian mimicry involves two or more genuinely noxious species that have evolved to share similar warning signals, creating a mutually beneficial reinforcement of the predator's learned avoidance. The convergence of wing patterns among various species of Heliconius butterflies perfectly exemplifies this mutualistic defense strategy. Beyond defensive strategies, mimicry can also be predatory. In aggressive mimicry, a predator deceptively resembles a benign entity or a resource to lure unsuspecting prey. The female Photuris firefly, for instance, imitates the mating flashes of females from the Photinus genus to attract and consume Photinus males. Finally, automimicry involves a species developing morphological features that resemble other parts of its own body, often to redirect a predator's attack toward a less vulnerable area. The prominent false eyespots on the posterior wings of the hairstreak butterfly serve to deflect bird strikes away from the insect’s critical head region, thus increasing the chance of survival despite minor wing damage.