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fosterer in different localities , and the selective action exercised by foster parents
in rejecting unsuitable eggs — particularly concern us at present , and will now
be considered . II . THE FACTORS UPON WHICH EGG - MIMICRY DEPENDS ( 1
) ...
fosterer in different localities , and the selective action exercised by foster parents
in rejecting unsuitable eggs — particularly concern us at present , and will now
be considered . II . THE FACTORS UPON WHICH EGG - MIMICRY DEPENDS ( 1
) ...
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THE DEGREE OF MIMETIC RESEMBLANCE ACHIEVED ( 1 ) Coloration of Eggs
— The degree of resemblance required to satisfy different fosterers varies
enormously ; hence also the final result attained after selection has ceased to
operate ...
THE DEGREE OF MIMETIC RESEMBLANCE ACHIEVED ( 1 ) Coloration of Eggs
— The degree of resemblance required to satisfy different fosterers varies
enormously ; hence also the final result attained after selection has ceased to
operate ...
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We have already seen that certain strains of Cuculus are consistent in laying the
same type of egg and in calling upon the same ... Such species frequently exhibit
divergent or polymorphic evolution , laying eggs of two or more distinct forms in ...
We have already seen that certain strains of Cuculus are consistent in laying the
same type of egg and in calling upon the same ... Such species frequently exhibit
divergent or polymorphic evolution , laying eggs of two or more distinct forms in ...
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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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