Adaptive Coloration in AnimalsMethuen, 1957 - 508 pages |
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Page 161
... snakes , such as Bush Snakes ( Philothamnus , Coronella ) , Leaf Snakes ( Chlorophis ) , Wolf Snakes ( Lyco- phidion ) , Tiger Snakes ( Tarbophis ) , Sand Snakes ( Psammophis ) , Kirtland's Tree Snakes ( Thelotornis ) , Boomslangs ...
... snakes , such as Bush Snakes ( Philothamnus , Coronella ) , Leaf Snakes ( Chlorophis ) , Wolf Snakes ( Lyco- phidion ) , Tiger Snakes ( Tarbophis ) , Sand Snakes ( Psammophis ) , Kirtland's Tree Snakes ( Thelotornis ) , Boomslangs ...
Page 227
... snakes and lizards . It must be remembered that the general coloration in both these groups is cryptic . But many species of both groups make menacing displays of colour when provoked , and these coloration threats are often attended by ...
... snakes and lizards . It must be remembered that the general coloration in both these groups is cryptic . But many species of both groups make menacing displays of colour when provoked , and these coloration threats are often attended by ...
Page 295
... Snakes , such as Chlorophis neglectus , the semi - arboreal Water Snakes , such as Albabophis rufulus , and Grass Snakes , such as Natrix olivacea , are known to be confirmed frog - eaters ( 20 , III , 444 ) . In India Dipsadomorphus ...
... Snakes , such as Chlorophis neglectus , the semi - arboreal Water Snakes , such as Albabophis rufulus , and Grass Snakes , such as Natrix olivacea , are known to be confirmed frog - eaters ( 20 , III , 444 ) . In India Dipsadomorphus ...
Contents
THE METHODS BY WHICH CONCEALMENT | 5 |
ADAPTIVE RADIATION IN COLOUR RESEMBLANCE II | 11 |
COLOUR RESEMBLANCE DUE TO CHOICE OF APPROPRIATE BACKGROUNDS | 18 |
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