Reposted by Katja Koskenpato
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Why stay cryptic if chemically defended?
In pine sawfly (Neodiprion sertifer) larvae, higher conspicuousness reduced survival.
Weak warning signals may rely on behavior and grouping.
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#Aposematism
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High detectability costs select weak warning signals in chemically defended gregarious prey
Why do some chemically defended prey use weak visual signals when conspicuous aposematic coloration seems more effective for predator avoidance? Using weak