Seasonal change in pupation behaviour and pupal mortality in a swallowtail butterfly
Phenotypic plasticity in pupal colour has evolved to render cryptic pupae. Apart from characteristics of the pupation site, the photoperiod experienced by larvae is important in determining pupal colour, long and short photophases eliciting the formation of green and brown pupae, respectively. This...
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Language: | English |
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Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona
2004-01-01
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Series: | Animal Biodiversity and Conservation |
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Online Access: | http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/files/ABC-27-2-pp-25-36.pdf |