A comparative analysis of the evolution of imperfect mimicry

Although exceptional examples of adaptation are frequently celebrated, some outcomes of natural selection seem far from perfect. For example, many hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) are harmless (Batesian (1)) mimics of stinging Hymenoptera (2). However, although some hoverfly species are considered ex...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 2012-03, Vol.483 (7390), p.461
Hauptverfasser:	Penney, Heather D, Hassall, Christopher, Skevington, Jeffrey H, Abbott, Kevin R, Sherratt, Thomas N
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Comparative analysis Evolution Mimicry (Biology)
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