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Page 42
As regards the second question — the value in nature of obliterative coloration is
a matter which still requires further observation and experimental proof . In cases
such as those described above , the coloration appears to be adapted ...
As regards the second question — the value in nature of obliterative coloration is
a matter which still requires further observation and experimental proof . In cases
such as those described above , the coloration appears to be adapted ...
Page 68
COINCIDENT DISRUPTIVE COLORATION Where order in variety we see And
where , though all things differ , all agree . POPE There remains to be examined
a further expression of the disruptive principle which is of the very greatest
interest .
COINCIDENT DISRUPTIVE COLORATION Where order in variety we see And
where , though all things differ , all agree . POPE There remains to be examined
a further expression of the disruptive principle which is of the very greatest
interest .
Page 158
In regard to predatory insect foes he states : ' The attack of a common black
predatory wasp has recently been very clearly demonstrated to me , still further
explaining why the healthy young caterpillar of yesterday is no longer to be found
on ...
In regard to predatory insect foes he states : ' The attack of a common black
predatory wasp has recently been very clearly demonstrated to me , still further
explaining why the healthy young caterpillar of yesterday is no longer to be found
on ...
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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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adaptive animals aposematic appearance associated attack attention attitude background become bees belonging birds body brown butterflies caterpillars certain closely colour combined concealment considered conspicuous contrast cryptic dark deceptive depends described developed device directed display disruptive effect eggs enemies environment evidence example exhibited experiments fact feeding field fishes frequently frogs function further green ground habits hand head highly illustrated important individuals insects instance interesting kind known larv¿ later leaf leaves less light living lizards markings means method mimicry moths movements nature nest objects observed occur particular pattern perfect position predators present prey principle produced protective referred relation relatively remarkable resemblance rest says seen selection shade side significant similar snakes species spider striking structure surface surroundings toads tone various warning widely wings yellow young
Bibliographic information
| Title | Adaptive Coloration in Animals |
| Author | Hugh Bamford Cott |
| Contributor | Julian Sorell Huxley |
| Publisher | Methuen & Company, Limited, 1940 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 23 veeb. 2009 |
| Length | 508 pages |
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