Aculeate Hymenopterans as Aposematic and Mimetic Models

Aposematism and mimicry are complex phenomena which have been studied extensively; however, much of our knowledge comes from just a few focal groups, especially butterflies. Aposematic species combine a warning signal with a secondary defense that reduces their profitability as prey. Aculeate hymeno...

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Main Author: Peter C. Willadsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2022.827319/full