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29 ) ; and in the wings of many Lepidoptera . In the last group such effects are
typically associated with the underside of the hind wings in butterflies — such as
Vanessa urtic¿ , Satyrus semele and Epinephele ianira ( see Fig . 17 ) ; and with
...
29 ) ; and in the wings of many Lepidoptera . In the last group such effects are
typically associated with the underside of the hind wings in butterflies — such as
Vanessa urtic¿ , Satyrus semele and Epinephele ianira ( see Fig . 17 ) ; and with
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Every change of hue , and difference of pattern , and gradation of tone is carried
across from one wing to the other , so that a single cryptic ... With moths
analogous appearances are produced across the upper surfaces of the wings .
Species ...
Every change of hue , and difference of pattern , and gradation of tone is carried
across from one wing to the other , so that a single cryptic ... With moths
analogous appearances are produced across the upper surfaces of the wings .
Species ...
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have cryptic species whose tegmina overlie vividly hued hind - wings - yellow
and black in Fulgora spinola , blue and black in F . intricata . Again , in certain
sombre - hued Heteropterous bugs , what appear to be red flash colours are
found ...
have cryptic species whose tegmina overlie vividly hued hind - wings - yellow
and black in Fulgora spinola , blue and black in F . intricata . Again , in certain
sombre - hued Heteropterous bugs , what appear to be red flash colours are
found ...
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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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