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The Colors Of Animals: Their Meaning And Use, Especially Considered In The Case Of Insects (1890)

The Colors Of Animals: Their Meaning And Use, Especially Considered In The Case Of Insects (1890)

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ISBN10: 1436588782
ISBN13: 9781436588782
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Colors of Animals: Their Meaning and Use, Especially Considered in the Case of Insects is a book written by Edward Bagnall Poulton and published in 1890. The book explores the significance of colors in the animal kingdom, with a particular focus on insects. Poulton examines how colors are used by animals for camouflage, mimicry, warning signals, and sexual attraction. He also discusses the role of natural selection in the evolution of animal coloration. The book is illustrated with numerous color plates and black-and-white illustrations, showcasing the diversity of colors and patterns found in the animal world. The Colors of Animals is considered a seminal work in the field of animal coloration and has influenced subsequent research on the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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