Müllerian mimicry: sharing the load reduces the legwork.
Color pattern mimicry has long been held up as a powerful example of natural selection. A recent study supports the theory by describing Müllerian mimicry rings in Appalachian millipedes that are analogous to those observed in tropical butterflies.
Merrill
Richard M
RM
Department of Zoology, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EJ, UK.
Jiggins
Chris D
CD
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