Search for dissertations about: "Graeme D. Ruxton"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Graeme D. Ruxton.

2. 1. On the protective value of conspicuous eyespots in Lepidoptera

   Author : Adrian Vallin; Sven Jakobsson; Christer Wiklund; Graeme D. Ruxton; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Ethology and behavioural ecology; Etologi och beteendeekologi;

   Abstract : Eyespots, circular patterns which resemble the general appearance of the vertebrate eye, are widespread throughout the animal kingdom and are for example, commonly found on the wings of butterflies where they have been proposed to confer protection against predation. However, empirical evidence of the adaptive value of eyespots, as well as knowledge of butterfly behaviour under the threat of predation, is scarce. READ MORE