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Mimics without models: causes and consequences of allopatry in Batesian mimicry complexes.

Proceedings. Biological sciences - 7 Sept 2010

Pfennig David W, Mullen Sean P

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Batesian mimicry evolves when a palatable species (the 'mimic') co-opts a warning signal from a dangerous species (the 'model') and thereby deceives its potential predators. Longstanding theory predicts that this protection from predation should break down where the model is absent. Thus, mimics...

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PMID: 20484238
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2010.0586
PMCID: PMC2982051

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