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Colorful wings send messages: Why are butterfly wings colorful?

Author(s): Melissa Kjelvik1, Adriana D. Briscoe2

1. Michigan State University 2. University of California, Irvine

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Red postman butterflies live in tropical rainforests and have a mix of red, yellow, and black on their wings. These bright colors may warn predators or attract mates. Explore whether color alone or color pattern together deter predators or attract…

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Red postman butterflies live in tropical rainforests and have a mix of red, yellow, and black on their wings. These bright colors may warn predators or attract mates. Explore whether color alone or color pattern together deter predators or attract mates

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Version 1.0 - published on 15 Apr 2024 doi:10.25334/RHPP-YW28 - cite this

Keywords

  1. Quantitative reasoning
  2. adaptation
  3. predation
  4. field work
  5. Evolution by natural selection and mutation

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  7. Four Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Framework
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  10. Pedagogical Approaches
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