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It is therefore specially to the feeding habits of tailless Anura and insectivorous
birds that we should look for the most reliable evidence under this head .
Conversely , as has been pointed out by Dr. J. G. Myers ( 433 ) , mammals such
as the ...
It is therefore specially to the feeding habits of tailless Anura and insectivorous
birds that we should look for the most reliable evidence under this head .
Conversely , as has been pointed out by Dr. J. G. Myers ( 433 ) , mammals such
as the ...
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A complementary type of evidence regarding the relationship between coloration
and edibility , and the effectiveness of distasteful attributes for protection , may be
derived from a study of the food selected by predatory animals from such ...
A complementary type of evidence regarding the relationship between coloration
and edibility , and the effectiveness of distasteful attributes for protection , may be
derived from a study of the food selected by predatory animals from such ...
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EVIDENCE OF SELECTIVE FEEDING BY VERTEBRATE ENEMIES IN A STATE
OF NATURE Is not the earth With various living creatures , and the air , Replenish
'd ; and all these at thy command , To come and play before thee ? Know'st thou ...
EVIDENCE OF SELECTIVE FEEDING BY VERTEBRATE ENEMIES IN A STATE
OF NATURE Is not the earth With various living creatures , and the air , Replenish
'd ; and all these at thy command , To come and play before thee ? Know'st thou ...
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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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