Color contrast and stability as key elements for effectivewarning signals

Vivid warning signals (aposematism) have evolved repeatedly throughout the animal kingdom. However, relatively few studies consider what makes an effective signal, such as in terms of preventing attack and promoting avoidance learning by predators. Signal form varies substantially among and sometim...

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Main Authors: Lina María Arenas, Jolyon eTroscianko, Martin eStevens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fevo.2014.00025/full