. Animal coloration; an account of the principal facts and theories relating to the colours and markings of animals. Color of animals. PROTECTIVE COLORATION. specimens were invariably found upon dark lava rocks, the lighter ones upon yellowish ; Although it has been stated that no insect has the power of rapidly changing its colour in correspondence with the changing environment, certain Crustacea can. The little swimming crab Sa>ttilo</rs»$ shows temporary changes of colour ; so, too, does a shrimp, Ati/oidti, recently described by Fritz. Fig. 14.—Tree Frogs. Miiller
. Animal coloration; an account of the principal facts and theories relating to the colours and markings of animals. Color of animals. PROTECTIVE COLORATION. specimens were invariably found upon dark lava rocks, the lighter ones upon yellowish ; Although it has been stated that no insect has the power of rapidly changing its colour in correspondence with the changing environment, certain Crustacea can. The little swimming crab Sa>ttilo</rs»$ shows temporary changes of colour ; so, too, does a shrimp, Ati/oidti, recently described by Fritz. Fig. 14.—Tree Frogs. Miiller ; this crustacean is dark green when among weeds, but becomes pale brown when placed in a glass vessel; a dark brown individual was placed with a number of others which had a greenish hue ; it assumed their colour directlv. V Frogs also have this power of colour change ; it is well seen in the little tree frog (Hyta arborea) of Europe, which is green when among leaves, and browner when upon stems ; this colour change appears to have an obvious bearing upon the habits of the creature. Mr. Poulton surmises that the 10. 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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