White plant shoots, wax-producing insects and other white structures made by arthropods: A mimicry complex?
Many insects masquerade as parts of plants, such as bark or leaves, or mimic poisonous organisms in order to defend themselves against predators. However, recent studies indicate that plants may mimic insects and other arthropods to deter herbivores. Here, I report visually similar white structures...
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| Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2017-07-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201701-0043_White_plant_shoots_wax-producing_insects_and_other_white_structures_made_by_arthropods_A_mimicry_complex.php |