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cealed dark form . Although Kane produces no direct evidence to support this
explanation , its probability is supported by evidence of the selective value of
concealing coloration and of discrimination by insectivorous enemies which will
be ...
cealed dark form . Although Kane produces no direct evidence to support this
explanation , its probability is supported by evidence of the selective value of
concealing coloration and of discrimination by insectivorous enemies which will
be ...
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This is the case , for instance , in the Angel Fish , whose transverse dark bars
break the countershaded body into a series of vertical dark and light bands which
doubtless harmonize with the background of river weeds against which it is likely
...
This is the case , for instance , in the Angel Fish , whose transverse dark bars
break the countershaded body into a series of vertical dark and light bands which
doubtless harmonize with the background of river weeds against which it is likely
...
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But , chameleon - like , they can all change colour in less than an hour ,
according to the light or darker conditions of environment . ' In addition to ... Also ,
there is frequently the suggestion of a mid - rib painted in dark pigment along the
side .
But , chameleon - like , they can all change colour in less than an hour ,
according to the light or darker conditions of environment . ' In addition to ... Also ,
there is frequently the suggestion of a mid - rib painted in dark pigment along the
side .
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Contents
THE METHODS BY WHICH CONCEALMENT | 5 |
VARIABLE COLOUR RESEMBLANCE | 20 |
THE PRINCIPLE OF CONCEALMENT BY COUNTERSHADING | 35 |
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adaptive animals aposematic appearance associated attack attention attitude background become bees belonging birds body brown butterflies caterpillars certain closely colour combined concealment considered conspicuous contrast cryptic dark deceptive depends described developed device directed display disruptive effect eggs enemies environment evidence example exhibited experiments fact feeding field fishes frequently frogs function further green ground habits hand head highly illustrated important individuals insects instance interesting kind known larv¿ later leaf leaves less light living lizards London markings means method mimicry moths movements nature nest Notes objects observed occur particular pattern predators present prey principle produced protective referred relation relatively remarkable resemblance rest says seen selection shade side significant similar snakes species spider striking structure surface surroundings toads tone tree various warning widely wings yellow young
Bibliographic information
| Title | Adaptive Coloration in Animals |
| Author | Hugh Bamford Cott |
| Contributor | Julian Sorell Huxley |
| Publisher | Methuen & Company, Limited, 1940 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 15 jaan. 2009 |
| Length | 508 pages |
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