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marks becoming progressively larger ; ( 9 ) similar black marks becoming more
widely scattered ; ( 10 ) similar white marks becoming more densely crowded .
Mottram has applied this principle to the study of patterns in animals , and points
out ...
marks becoming progressively larger ; ( 9 ) similar black marks becoming more
widely scattered ; ( 10 ) similar white marks becoming more densely crowded .
Mottram has applied this principle to the study of patterns in animals , and points
out ...
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It is significant that this species has been observed to exhibit the same
gregarious resting instinct at noon on a dull day . Various Danain¿ , such as
Danaida plexippus , possess similar gregariousresting instincts . Referring to the
Heliconin¿ ...
It is significant that this species has been observed to exhibit the same
gregarious resting instinct at noon on a dull day . Various Danain¿ , such as
Danaida plexippus , possess similar gregariousresting instincts . Referring to the
Heliconin¿ ...
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Among Lepidoptera , a closely similar state of affairs is found in different families .
For instance , to mention but one case , Hawk - moths ( Sphingid¿ ) are typically
nocturnal insects , with highly developed cryptic habits and appearance .
Among Lepidoptera , a closely similar state of affairs is found in different families .
For instance , to mention but one case , Hawk - moths ( Sphingid¿ ) are typically
nocturnal insects , with highly developed cryptic habits and appearance .
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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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