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Page 11
... point of view , namely , that of the adaptive range of coloration exhibited by
particular groups of animals whose habits and relationships are such as to place
a premium on concealment , whether for offensive or defensive purposes . The
fact ...
... point of view , namely , that of the adaptive range of coloration exhibited by
particular groups of animals whose habits and relationships are such as to place
a premium on concealment , whether for offensive or defensive purposes . The
fact ...
Page 98
While the shapes of these patches entirely fail to suggest to the eye the form of
the body on which they are superimposed , they do not necessarily suggest
anything else in particular . As far as concealment is concerned , this probably
does not ...
While the shapes of these patches entirely fail to suggest to the eye the form of
the body on which they are superimposed , they do not necessarily suggest
anything else in particular . As far as concealment is concerned , this probably
does not ...
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Just as in the individual particular elements of a coincident pattern bridge the
structural gaps between separate and independent parts of the body ,
transgressing the limits of anatomy so as to present a consistent appearance
irrespective of ...
Just as in the individual particular elements of a coincident pattern bridge the
structural gaps between separate and independent parts of the body ,
transgressing the limits of anatomy so as to present a consistent appearance
irrespective of ...
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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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