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Every change of hue , and difference of pattern , and gradation of tone is carried
across from one wing to the other , so that a single cryptic ... With moths
analogous appearances are produced across the upper surfaces of the wings .
Species ...
Every change of hue , and difference of pattern , and gradation of tone is carried
across from one wing to the other , so that a single cryptic ... With moths
analogous appearances are produced across the upper surfaces of the wings .
Species ...
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resting attitude ( in which the wings are folded together over the back ) , the bright
hues are frequently disposed on the upper surfaces of both wings , while the
under surface of both pairs , rather than the upper surface of the fore - wings , are
...
resting attitude ( in which the wings are folded together over the back ) , the bright
hues are frequently disposed on the upper surfaces of both wings , while the
under surface of both pairs , rather than the upper surface of the fore - wings , are
...
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have cryptic species whose tegmina overlie vividly hued hind - wings - yellow
and black in Fulgora spinola , blue and black in F. intricata . Again , in certain
sombre - hued Heteropterous bugs , what appear to be red flash colours are
found ...
have cryptic species whose tegmina overlie vividly hued hind - wings - yellow
and black in Fulgora spinola , blue and black in F. intricata . Again , in certain
sombre - hued Heteropterous bugs , what appear to be red flash colours are
found ...
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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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