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... patterns of the female from the ducks with which they are reared . The females , however , apparently have the ability to ignore such early experience , and to select the appropriate male when they mature ; the male plumage patterns are ...
... patterns of the female from the ducks with which they are reared . The females , however , apparently have the ability to ignore such early experience , and to select the appropriate male when they mature ; the male plumage patterns are ...
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... patterns , or solid blackish brown . Bill long and wedge- shaped , bright red ; legs moderately long , stout . Three toes . Supraorbital grooves large ; tarsus covered with small , hexago- nal scales . Four species , inhabit most ...
... patterns , or solid blackish brown . Bill long and wedge- shaped , bright red ; legs moderately long , stout . Three toes . Supraorbital grooves large ; tarsus covered with small , hexago- nal scales . Four species , inhabit most ...
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... patterns is shown in Figure 3. The part of the pattern be- yond the dashed lines of A ( the “ safe action area " ) is lost as the scanning spot retraces . The remaining area of the pattern is actively employed in analyzing and ...
... patterns is shown in Figure 3. The part of the pattern be- yond the dashed lines of A ( the “ safe action area " ) is lost as the scanning spot retraces . The remaining area of the pattern is actively employed in analyzing and ...
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