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The dark diagonal disruptive markings are well correlated with the oblique
carriage of the wings , so that in the natural resting posture they form an
approximately parallel series . The moth instinctively settles with its body in a
vertical position ...
The dark diagonal disruptive markings are well correlated with the oblique
carriage of the wings , so that in the natural resting posture they form an
approximately parallel series . The moth instinctively settles with its body in a
vertical position ...
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An interesting example of instinctive orientation is provided by the Trigger - fish
Monacanthus ( Fig . 73 ) , which swims in a horizontal position , but on reaching a
clump of grass turns head downwards , and fixes itself in a vertical attitude with ...
An interesting example of instinctive orientation is provided by the Trigger - fish
Monacanthus ( Fig . 73 ) , which swims in a horizontal position , but on reaching a
clump of grass turns head downwards , and fixes itself in a vertical attitude with ...
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I am indebted to Mr. N. B. Kinnear for drawing my attention to literature describing
the cryptic habits and appearance of the American nightjar Nyctibius griseus ,
whose remarkable protective position and behaviour at the nest led Goeldi to ...
I am indebted to Mr. N. B. Kinnear for drawing my attention to literature describing
the cryptic habits and appearance of the American nightjar Nyctibius griseus ,
whose remarkable protective position and behaviour at the nest led Goeldi to ...
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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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