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Now it is interesting to find that by means of , and in spite of so limited a palette ,
many foliage - haunting tree - frogs , such as Hyla arborea and Leptopelis
johnstoni , are able to appear dressed in brightest leaf - green tints . This effect is
due ...
Now it is interesting to find that by means of , and in spite of so limited a palette ,
many foliage - haunting tree - frogs , such as Hyla arborea and Leptopelis
johnstoni , are able to appear dressed in brightest leaf - green tints . This effect is
due ...
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An interesting extension of the principle here described is presented by the
curious food - relations of Skuas to other sea - birds which provide them with food
. Auks , Gulls , and Terns are relentlessly pursued by these pirates until forced to
...
An interesting extension of the principle here described is presented by the
curious food - relations of Skuas to other sea - birds which provide them with food
. Auks , Gulls , and Terns are relentlessly pursued by these pirates until forced to
...
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( 2 ) Applied Aspects of Mimicry - It is interesting to find that different primitive
peoples have from antiquity adopted mimetic tactics for purposes of the chase ,
and strong confirmation of the theory is found in the successful application of
mimetic ...
( 2 ) Applied Aspects of Mimicry - It is interesting to find that different primitive
peoples have from antiquity adopted mimetic tactics for purposes of the chase ,
and strong confirmation of the theory is found in the successful application of
mimetic ...
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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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