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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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-02-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2022.827319/full |