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... another occur frequently in the group , and widely among other groups of
animals also . In the two instances just considered the pattern extends from the
back on to the hind limb — the markings in each case being longitudinal in
direction .
... another occur frequently in the group , and widely among other groups of
animals also . In the two instances just considered the pattern extends from the
back on to the hind limb — the markings in each case being longitudinal in
direction .
Page 92
If the markings of a Tiger are due to the distribution of its gross anatomy , then
how can almost the same anatomy give rise to those of the Cheetah , Puma ,
Leopard , and Ocelot ? Or if among Sphingid larv¿ the diagonal lines of
Smerinthus ...
If the markings of a Tiger are due to the distribution of its gross anatomy , then
how can almost the same anatomy give rise to those of the Cheetah , Puma ,
Leopard , and Ocelot ? Or if among Sphingid larv¿ the diagonal lines of
Smerinthus ...
Page 458
208 – 10 . 488 POULTON , E . B . 1884 . Notes upon , or suggested by , the
Colours , Markings , and Protective Attitudes of certain Lepidopterous Larv¿ and
Pup¿ , and of a Phytophagous Hymenopterous larva Trans . Ent . Soc . London ,
pp .
208 – 10 . 488 POULTON , E . B . 1884 . Notes upon , or suggested by , the
Colours , Markings , and Protective Attitudes of certain Lepidopterous Larv¿ and
Pup¿ , and of a Phytophagous Hymenopterous larva Trans . Ent . Soc . London ,
pp .
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Adaptive Coloration in Animals |
| Author | Hugh Bamford Cott |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Methuen, 1957 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 12 mai 2006 |
| Length | 508 pages |
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