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Page 267
Now in view of these facts , it is very interesting to note that a peculiarity of the
species , by which it differs from the closely related and relatively palatable R.
pipiens , is the coloration of the posterior ventral parts and hind limbs , which are
...
Now in view of these facts , it is very interesting to note that a peculiarity of the
species , by which it differs from the closely related and relatively palatable R.
pipiens , is the coloration of the posterior ventral parts and hind limbs , which are
...
Page 316
I have referred elsewhere to the habits of this interesting little toad - Bufo
typhonius ( 107 ) . “ It remained quite motionless while I arranged my tripod within
a few inches , focused the camera , and took several time - exposures ; nor did it
make ...
I have referred elsewhere to the habits of this interesting little toad - Bufo
typhonius ( 107 ) . “ It remained quite motionless while I arranged my tripod within
a few inches , focused the camera , and took several time - exposures ; nor did it
make ...
Page 415
( 2 ) Applied Aspects of Mimicry - It is interesting to find that different primitive
peoples have from antiquity adopted mimetic tactics for purposes of the chase ,
and strong confirmation of the theory is found in the successful application of
mimetic ...
( 2 ) Applied Aspects of Mimicry - It is interesting to find that different primitive
peoples have from antiquity adopted mimetic tactics for purposes of the chase ,
and strong confirmation of the theory is found in the successful application of
mimetic ...
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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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