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Mimicry, Crypsis, Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances

Donald L.J. Quicke

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Description:Synthesises the wide range of adaptations of living organisms that are the result of natural selection favouring an appearance that resembles some other organism or inanimate object. The book covers a wide range of examples, most from animals and plants, but fungi, protists, bacteria and even viruses, are discussed, and even some human aspects are included to illustrate the enormous range of the topic. Many different modalities of resemblance are involved, such as behavour, coloration, shading, texture, bioluminescence, structure, chemistry and sound. The author explores the results of the growing number of experimental tests that have been conducted in the field, explaining key models and experimental set-ups in an accessible manner. The book is beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout with hundreds of photos of animals and plants, but also includes many graphs that illustrate research findings, and some mathematical equations and models that explore and explain the depths of evolution's complexities. Mimicry, Crypsis, Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances:Covers everthing including classic examples of animal and plant camouflage, the evolution of warning signals, Batesian, Müllerian, aggressive, and sexual mimicriesExtends to some human behavioural and microbial molecular deceptions, plus many other topicsHighlights areas where additional work or specific experimentation could be fruitfulIncludes over 500 images to aid understandingThis book is far more than a course text, for which it is ideal for levels ranging through undergraduate to graduate levels, it is the most comprehensive resource on this diverse subject area for many years. It is written in a way that can be understood easily by all readers including amateur natural history enthusiasts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mimicry, Crypsis, Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances. To get started finding Mimicry, Crypsis, Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 576

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: 2017

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Description: Synthesises the wide range of adaptations of living organisms that are the result of natural selection favouring an appearance that resembles some other organism or inanimate object. The book covers a wide range of examples, most from animals and plants, but fungi, protists, bacteria and even viruses, are discussed, and even some human aspects are included to illustrate the enormous range of the topic. Many different modalities of resemblance are involved, such as behavour, coloration, shading, texture, bioluminescence, structure, chemistry and sound. The author explores the results of the growing number of experimental tests that have been conducted in the field, explaining key models and experimental set-ups in an accessible manner. The book is beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout with hundreds of photos of animals and plants, but also includes many graphs that illustrate research findings, and some mathematical equations and models that explore and explain the depths of evolution's complexities. Mimicry, Crypsis, Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances:Covers everthing including classic examples of animal and plant camouflage, the evolution of warning signals, Batesian, Müllerian, aggressive, and sexual mimicriesExtends to some human behavioural and microbial molecular deceptions, plus many other topicsHighlights areas where additional work or specific experimentation could be fruitfulIncludes over 500 images to aid understandingThis book is far more than a course text, for which it is ideal for levels ranging through undergraduate to graduate levels, it is the most comprehensive resource on this diverse subject area for many years. It is written in a way that can be understood easily by all readers including amateur natural history enthusiasts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mimicry, Crypsis, Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances. To get started finding Mimicry, Crypsis, Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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