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... species . In many popu- lations of this species the females are polymorphic ; i.e. , a number of different types ( morphs ) of coloration are found , with each morph a mimic of a species of inedible butterfly of another genus ( either ...
... species . In many popu- lations of this species the females are polymorphic ; i.e. , a number of different types ( morphs ) of coloration are found , with each morph a mimic of a species of inedible butterfly of another genus ( either ...
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... species of finch to another , serves as a releaser for feeding behaviour on the part of the parents , which ignore any nestling that does not display the proper pattern for the particular species . In every species of par- asitic ...
... species of finch to another , serves as a releaser for feeding behaviour on the part of the parents , which ignore any nestling that does not display the proper pattern for the particular species . In every species of par- asitic ...
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... species are known , and a significant snail fauna is associated with hydrothermal vents . Most marine species have relatively large ranges . Freshwater snails are common in ponds , streams , marshes , and lakes . Usually only a few species ...
... species are known , and a significant snail fauna is associated with hydrothermal vents . Most marine species have relatively large ranges . Freshwater snails are common in ponds , streams , marshes , and lakes . Usually only a few species ...
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