Modern Ethology: The Science of Animal BehaviorA basic textbook in animal behavior for undergraduate courses in biology, psychology, and anthropology written by a noted ethologist. There is an innovative section on human ethology, and unusual depth of coverage of current concepts and research in ethology. |
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Page 85
... aposematic . The members of the wasp family ( Vespidae ) , for instance , combine a sting with a body garishly striped in black and yellow ( figure 3-28 ) . The concept of aposematism , therefore , im- plies three statements about the ...
... aposematic . The members of the wasp family ( Vespidae ) , for instance , combine a sting with a body garishly striped in black and yellow ( figure 3-28 ) . The concept of aposematism , therefore , im- plies three statements about the ...
Page 86
... have learnt to avoid wasps ( or bees ) , they also avoid the flies that resemble the distasteful insects . Nearly all examples of aposematic patterns are of insects , but aposematism is not confined to them. 86 MAINTENANCE.
... have learnt to avoid wasps ( or bees ) , they also avoid the flies that resemble the distasteful insects . Nearly all examples of aposematic patterns are of insects , but aposematism is not confined to them. 86 MAINTENANCE.
Page 87
... aposematic species , and so have acquired an increasing degree of protection from predators . The mimics have FIGURE 3-30 Hover fly , Eristalis : a mimic of wasps . Compare figure 3-28 . ( F. W. Lane ) FIGURE 3-32 Close - up of head of ...
... aposematic species , and so have acquired an increasing degree of protection from predators . The mimics have FIGURE 3-30 Hover fly , Eristalis : a mimic of wasps . Compare figure 3-28 . ( F. W. Lane ) FIGURE 3-32 Close - up of head of ...
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The Science of Behavior | 1 |
The Evolutionary Framework | 11 |
Predation and Protection | 57 |
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