Advertising colouration
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Advertising colouration is a biological phase denoting the colours developed by certain animals to make them stand out against their background. It is the direct opposite of camouflage. There is always a message in these colours, such as "keep away" or "mind your step".
Topics in evolutionary ecology
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Patterns of evolution: Convergent evolution • Evolutionary relay • Parallel evolution |
Colour and shape: Aposematism • Mimicry • Crypsis |
Interactions between species: Mutualism • Cooperation • Predation • Parasitism |