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Cheats and Deceits
Martin Stevens
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Description for Cheats and Deceits
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In nature, trickery and deception are widespread. Animals and plants mimic other objects or species in the environment for protection, trick other species into rearing their young, lure prey to their death, and deceive potential mates for reproduction. Cuckoos lay eggs carefully matched to their host's own clutch. Harmless butterflies mimic the wing patterning of a poisonous butterfly to avoid being eaten. The deep-sea angler fish hangs a glowing, fleshy lure in front of its mouth to draw the attention of potential prey, while some male fish alter their appearance to look like females in order to sneak past ... Read more
In nature, trickery and deception are widespread. Animals and plants mimic other objects or species in the environment for protection, trick other species into rearing their young, lure prey to their death, and deceive potential mates for reproduction. Cuckoos lay eggs carefully matched to their host's own clutch. Harmless butterflies mimic the wing patterning of a poisonous butterfly to avoid being eaten. The deep-sea angler fish hangs a glowing, fleshy lure in front of its mouth to draw the attention of potential prey, while some male fish alter their appearance to look like females in order to sneak past ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198707899
SKU
V9780198707899
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99-2
About Martin Stevens
Martin Stevens is Associate Professor of Sensory and Evolutionary Ecology based in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter. His research focuses on sensory ecology and behaviour, especially animal coloration and vision. He studies a wide range of animals, including fish, reptiles, birds, insects, crabs, and primates. Martin's work has frequently covered topics related to deception, including mimicry ... Read more
Reviews for Cheats and Deceits
a beautifully illustrated must-read for academic biologists and natural historians alike
Adrian Barnett, BBC Wildlife
A clear, thoughtful, jargon-free guide. Delicious, duplicitous details make exploring the natural world seem all the more fascinating.
Wall Street Journal
Cleverly and clearly written, Cheats and Deceits lies at the sweet spot between a popular account and a useful academic ... Read more
Adrian Barnett, BBC Wildlife
A clear, thoughtful, jargon-free guide. Delicious, duplicitous details make exploring the natural world seem all the more fascinating.
Wall Street Journal
Cleverly and clearly written, Cheats and Deceits lies at the sweet spot between a popular account and a useful academic ... Read more