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The fact is that with such species the divergent colour differences exhibited within
different families and orders is commonly correlated with the diversity of
surroundings occupied by the several species and genera . Such a relation is
found , for ...
The fact is that with such species the divergent colour differences exhibited within
different families and orders is commonly correlated with the diversity of
surroundings occupied by the several species and genera . Such a relation is
found , for ...
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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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But this state of affairs is not possible with species of cuckoo which have a wider
geographical or ecological range than any one suitable fosterer . Such species
frequently exhibit divergent or polymorphic evolution , laying eggs of two or more
...
But this state of affairs is not possible with species of cuckoo which have a wider
geographical or ecological range than any one suitable fosterer . Such species
frequently exhibit divergent or polymorphic evolution , laying eggs of two or more
...
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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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