. Animal coloration; an account of the principal facts and theories relating to the colours and markings of animals. Color of animals. 192 ANIMAL COLORATION. way, of a butterfly's wing, and it is just possible that they may play an analogous part in protecting the fish from its foes. It has been already mentioned that the butterflies' wings may be in some cases an actual defence, on account of their very couspicuousness; they may divert attention from the. Fig. 23.—Flying Gurnard. more vital parts. So, in the case of the grayling, a young and inexperienced pike may make a futile attack upon th
. Animal coloration; an account of the principal facts and theories relating to the colours and markings of animals. Color of animals. 192 ANIMAL COLORATION. way, of a butterfly's wing, and it is just possible that they may play an analogous part in protecting the fish from its foes. It has been already mentioned that the butterflies' wings may be in some cases an actual defence, on account of their very couspicuousness; they may divert attention from the. Fig. 23.—Flying Gurnard. more vital parts. So, in the case of the grayling, a young and inexperienced pike may make a futile attack upon the con- spicuous waving fins, and thus give the grayling time to escape before the attack can be renewed. The large and brightly coloured fins of other fishes, for example of the species depicted in the woodcut (fig. 23), may be very possibly used for a similar Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Beddard, Frank E. (Frank Evers), 1858-1925. London, S. Sonnenschein & co. ; New York, Macmillan & co.
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