Studies Upon the Biological Significance of Animal Coloration. II. A Revised Working Hypothesis of Mimicry
Longley WH. 1917. Studies Upon the Biological Significance of Animal Coloration. II. A Revised Working Hypothesis of Mimicry. The American Naturalist. 51(605):257-285
In this report, various hypotheses proposed by the author and other investigators relating changes in animal coloration in relation to habits are discussed. The author postulates that bright colors of tropical fishes are correlated with the animal's habits from work achieved at the Dry Tortugas. Other coloration hypothesis are provided dealing with butterflies and lizards, as well as warning coloration in bright and dull-colored insects. These ideas submitted by the author constitute working hypotheses to be tested by other biologists.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Longley, William
- Units
- DRTO
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Biology, Butterflies & Moths (Lepidoptera), Coloration, Fish, Insects (Insecta), Lizards (Lacertilia)