Browsing Pacific Science by Subject "Mimicry (Biology)"

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Predation Protection in the Poison-Fang Blenny, Meiacanthus atrodorsalis, and Its Mimics, Ecsenius bicolor and Runula laudandus (Blenniidae)

Losey, George S (University of Hawai'i Press, 1972-04)

ABSTRACT: The large canine teeth in Meiacanthus atrodorsalis impart a toxic bite which causes this animal to be rejected as a prey item by several piscivorous fishes. Two morphologically and behaviorally similar species, ...