Developmental perspectives on evolution of butterfly mimicry

Many nontoxic butterflies have evolved extremely accurate color patterns that mimic toxic butterflies. The evolution of butterfly mimicry is discussed.

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Published in:Bioscience 1994-03, Vol.44 (3), p.148-157
Main Author: Nijhout, H.F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alleles
Animal genetics
batesian mimicry
Butterflies
Butterflies & moths
Color
color patterns
Color variation (Biology)
Evolution
Evolutionary genetics
Genetic aspects
Genetic loci
Genetic variation
Genetics
geographical races
Individualized Instruction
Lepidoptera
Mimicry
Mimicry (Biology)
mullerian mimicry
Papilionoidea
Personality
phenotype
Quantitative genetics
Radiation genetics
wings
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Summary:Many nontoxic butterflies have evolved extremely accurate color patterns that mimic toxic butterflies. The evolution of butterfly mimicry is discussed.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1312251