Adaptive Coloration in Animals. Reprinted with minor corrections. 1957 Edition

The Evolutionary Arms Race

Before asserting that the deceptive appearance of a grasshopper or butterfly is unnecessarily detailed, we must first ascertain what are the powers of perception and discrimination of the insects' natural enemies. Not to do so is like asserting that the armour of a battle-cruiser is too heavy, or the range of her guns…

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• biology
• evolution
• natural selection