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Animal Coloration (Classic Reprint): An Account of the Principal Facts and Theories Relating to the Colours and Markings of Animals - Couverture souple

Frank E. Beddard

 
9781330496510: Animal Coloration (Classic Reprint): An Account of the Principal Facts and Theories Relating to the Colours and Markings of Animals

Synopsis

Explainer of how animals blend in, signal, and survive through color. This book examines how colors and markings help animals hide, attract, or warn, using findings from biology, physiology, and natural history.

The discussion combines theory with examples, from how light and environment influence skin and feather colors to how vision and perception shape protective coloration. It also covers cases of rapid color change in certain species and the limits of what natural selection can explain.


  • Clear explanations of protective coloration and why some species resemble their surroundings

  • Discussion of how light, sight, and nervous or chemical processes influence color changes

  • Examples across many animal groups, including insects, reptiles, fish, and mammals

  • Thoughtful look at how theories of evolution try to account for color patterns



Ideal for readers curious about how color helps animals survive, and for anyone exploring the science behind animal appearances.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1892. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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