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Mimicry In Butterflies (1915)

Mimicry In Butterflies (1915)

Punnett, Reginald Crundall

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Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 1164090585
ISBN13: 9781164090588
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mimicry in Butterflies is a scientific work written by Reginald Crundall Punnett and published in 1915. The book explores the phenomenon of mimicry in butterflies, which is the ability of certain species to imitate the appearance of other species as a form of protection against predators. Punnett's research is based on extensive observations and experiments conducted in various parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America. He examines the different types of mimicry, such as Batesian mimicry, where a harmless species imitates the warning colors of a toxic species, and Mullerian mimicry, where two or more toxic species share the same warning colors. The book also discusses the evolutionary implications of mimicry, as well as the genetic and ecological factors that contribute to its development. Punnett's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scientific and lay readers. Overall, Mimicry in Butterflies is a seminal work on the subject of mimicry and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of animal behavior and evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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