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marks becoming progressively larger ; ( 9 ) similar black marks becoming more
widely scattered ; ( 10 ) similar white marks becoming more densely crowded .
Mottram has applied this principle to the study of patterns in animals , and points
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marks becoming progressively larger ; ( 9 ) similar black marks becoming more
widely scattered ; ( 10 ) similar white marks becoming more densely crowded .
Mottram has applied this principle to the study of patterns in animals , and points
out ...
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In the forests near Pará there are several species of Hawk - moth ( Sphingid¿ )
which wear similar bright colours on parts normally covered , namely , the hind -
wings and abdomen , while the fore - wings are decorated with the most beautiful
...
In the forests near Pará there are several species of Hawk - moth ( Sphingid¿ )
which wear similar bright colours on parts normally covered , namely , the hind -
wings and abdomen , while the fore - wings are decorated with the most beautiful
...
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fly together in the same surroundings , and wear a strikingly similar pattern both
upon the upper and under wing surfaces . On the model , however , the
underside of the abdomen bears a vivid orange patch which in the resting
attitude ...
fly together in the same surroundings , and wear a strikingly similar pattern both
upon the upper and under wing surfaces . On the model , however , the
underside of the abdomen bears a vivid orange patch which in the resting
attitude ...
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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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