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Page 372
I refer to the deceptive appearance of a false head situated at the posterior
extremity of the hind wing in species of Thecla — an appearance often elaborate
and perfect , which is brought about by the combined effect of adaptive structure ...
I refer to the deceptive appearance of a false head situated at the posterior
extremity of the hind wing in species of Thecla — an appearance often elaborate
and perfect , which is brought about by the combined effect of adaptive structure ...
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CHARACTERS WHICH DIVERT THE ATTENTION OF PREY FROM THE MOST
DANGEROUS PART OF THEIR ENEMY Just as with prey it is the head which it is
especially necessary to conceal — to facilitate escape by flight , so with ...
CHARACTERS WHICH DIVERT THE ATTENTION OF PREY FROM THE MOST
DANGEROUS PART OF THEIR ENEMY Just as with prey it is the head which it is
especially necessary to conceal — to facilitate escape by flight , so with ...
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The African Bushmen , when taking the field against Elephant , Hippopotamus ,
or Rhinoceros , used to appear with the head and hide of a Hartebeest over their
shoulders . What is especially interesting from our point of view is the statement ...
The African Bushmen , when taking the field against Elephant , Hippopotamus ,
or Rhinoceros , used to appear with the head and hide of a Hartebeest over their
shoulders . What is especially interesting from our point of view is the statement ...
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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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