Adaptive Coloration in AnimalsMethuen & Company, Limited, 1940 - 508 pages |
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Page 91
... Structure ' , Tylor writes : ' Coloration , especially when diversified , follows the chief lines of structure , and changes at points , such as the joints , where function changes . ' He attempts to show that this principle applies ...
... Structure ' , Tylor writes : ' Coloration , especially when diversified , follows the chief lines of structure , and changes at points , such as the joints , where function changes . ' He attempts to show that this principle applies ...
Page 92
... structures . Frequently , as we have seen , they bridge the gulf between upper and lower jaws ; or step over the pupil from ... structure ? Such pictures as they present to the eye are laid down like a mosaic on numerous minute separate ...
... structures . Frequently , as we have seen , they bridge the gulf between upper and lower jaws ; or step over the pupil from ... structure ? Such pictures as they present to the eye are laid down like a mosaic on numerous minute separate ...
Page 152
... Structure - In regard to the patterns and markings of animals , attempts have been made by Tylor ( 633 ) , McCook ( 380 ) , and others to refer these to a basis of underlying structures , such as ribs , nerves , blood - vessels and so ...
... Structure - In regard to the patterns and markings of animals , attempts have been made by Tylor ( 633 ) , McCook ( 380 ) , and others to refer these to a basis of underlying structures , such as ribs , nerves , blood - vessels and so ...
Contents
THE METHODS BY WHICH CONCEALMENT | 5 |
ADAPTIVE RADIATION IN COLOUR RESEMBLANCE II | 11 |
CONCLUSION | 15 |
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