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by Martin Stevens

An exploration of the biological deceptions used in the evolutionary arms race between species. This work examines how scientists analyse deceptive traits, such as colouring and behaviour, to understand their impact on survival and the process of natural selection.

Accession 11479 ISBN 9780198707899 Publisher Oxford University Press
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