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Page 36
In his important discovery he was , however , anticipated in part by Poulton , who
fifty years ago clearly showed how the appearance of roundness in the chrysalis
of the Purple Emperor Butterfly ( Apatura iris ) , was obliterated by the presence ...
In his important discovery he was , however , anticipated in part by Poulton , who
fifty years ago clearly showed how the appearance of roundness in the chrysalis
of the Purple Emperor Butterfly ( Apatura iris ) , was obliterated by the presence ...
Page 175
He also stresses the importance of stillness , which he regards as probably more
important than colour in protecting animals from their enemies . ( 2 ) Lizards and
Caterpillars — The great importance of stillness has also been shown by ...
He also stresses the importance of stillness , which he regards as probably more
important than colour in protecting animals from their enemies . ( 2 ) Lizards and
Caterpillars — The great importance of stillness has also been shown by ...
Page 195
Now these observations have an important bearing upon the problem of warning
coloration , for they suggest the importance of effective advertising . If , as is
known to be the case , predators have to learn discrimination in the school of ...
Now these observations have an important bearing upon the problem of warning
coloration , for they suggest the importance of effective advertising . If , as is
known to be the case , predators have to learn discrimination in the school of ...
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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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