Franks, D.W. and Noble, J. (2004) Batesian mimics influence mimicry ring evolution. Proceedings of the Royal Society Series B, 271 (1535). pp. 191-196. ISSN 0962-8452
Abstract
Mathematical models of mimicry typically involve artificial prey species with fixed colorations or appearances; this enables a comparison of predation rates to demonstrate the level of protection a mimic might be afforded. Fruitful theoretical results have been produced using this method, but it is also useful to examine the possible evolutionary consequences of mimicry. To that end, we present individual-based evolutionary simulation models where prey colorations are free to evolve. We use the models to examine the effect of Batesian mimics on Mullerian mimics and mimicry rings. Results show that Batesian mimics can potentially incite Mullerian mimicry relationships and encourage mimicry ring convergence.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Biology (York) |
Depositing User: | York RAE Import |
Date Deposited: | 18 Feb 2009 10:26 |
Last Modified: | 18 Feb 2009 10:26 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2003.2582 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Royal Society, The |
Identification Number: | 10.1098/rspb.2003.2582 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:7384 |