Participants strongly agree with the findings, citing specific studies like Londoño et al. (2015) and elaborating on how nestlings mimic toxic caterpillars both visually and through movement, which indicates deep interest and understanding. The tone combines enthusiasm and recognition of the research's importance, reflecting meaningful engagement with the topic rather than superficial comments.
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Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings of the publication, with references to the work of Londoño and colleagues and recognition of the mimicry's significance.
InterestHigh interest
Participants show high curiosity, evident from detailed comments about the specific mimicry mechanisms and references to related research, reflecting genuine engagement.
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Posts like mentioning the evolutionary strategies and behavioral details demonstrate active participation and deeper interest in the subject matter.
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Abstract in brief
The nestling of Laniocera hypopyrra exhibits Batesian mimicry through its bright orange color and caterpillar-like movement, which help it avoid predators by resembling a toxic or unpalatable caterpillar.
The bird has a long nestling period of about 20 days, which, along with slow feeding rates, may have driven the development of these anti-predation adaptations to increase survival chances.
The combination of distinctive morphology and behavior in the nestlings is viewed as an evolutionary strategy to reduce nest predation, important given that predation is a major cause of bird nest failure in the Amazon rainforest.]
@Kawsaar_Khan Yep! It’s from Londoño at al. (2015)
Morphological and Behavioral Evidence of Batesian Mimicry in Nestlings of a Lowland Amazonian Bird.
https://t.co/uncgpYCAFS
4. Two years later Gustavo Londoño and collaborators showed that the chicks of the mourner not only LOOK LIKE toxic caterpillars in the Megalopygidae family but MOVE LIKE them too https://t.co/iz3VbY2tIi https://t.co/YaXqrxtDDc
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@domgreves @AmiesPhilip Some Flannel moths, Megalopygidae family (Megalopyge or Podalia genera) caterpillars measure 12-14 cm, which closely matches the size of the nestlings. see https://t.co/OxCl63zU08
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For the science behind this particularly dramatic example of Batesian mimicry: https://t.co/UEv9KdZRuJ and https://t.co/vRai6g4aY9 https://t.co/EDgm77YT4O
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RT @online_BOC: For the science behind this particularly dramatic example of Batesian mimicry: https://t.co/UEv9KdZRuJ and https://t.co/vRa…
This video explores the possibility that a tropical hummingbird may mimic caterpillars. The study highlights how mimicry serves as an evolutionary adaptation to avoid predators by resembling less palatable species.
Cosa sono davvero i corvidi di Silksong? Sono uccelli o insetti? This video explores the true nature of corvids, including their behavioral and morphological adaptations. Also discussed are Batesian mimicry in Amazonian…
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4. Two years later Gustavo Londoño and collaborators showed that the chicks of the mourner not only LOOK LIKE toxic caterpillars in the Megalopygidae family but MOVE LIKE them too https://t.co/iz3VbY2tIi https://t.co/YaXqrxtDDc
Dec 3, 2021 · 6 likes · 2,227 followersView post →
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RT @online_BOC: For the science behind this particularly dramatic example of Batesian mimicry: https://t.co/UEv9KdZRuJ and https://t.co/vRa…
For the science behind this particularly dramatic example of Batesian mimicry: https://t.co/UEv9KdZRuJ and https://t.co/vRai6g4aY9 https://t.co/EDgm77YT4O
Jul 16, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 904 followersView post →
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@domgreves @AmiesPhilip Some Flannel moths, Megalopygidae family (Megalopyge or Podalia genera) caterpillars measure 12-14 cm, which closely matches the size of the nestlings. see https://t.co/OxCl63zU08
Oct 31, 2019 · 3 likes · 3,863 followersView post →
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@Kawsaar_Khan Yep! It’s from Londoño at al. (2015)
Morphological and Behavioral Evidence of Batesian Mimicry in Nestlings of a Lowland Amazonian Bird.
https://t.co/uncgpYCAFS
Amazing mimicry of toxic caterpillar by nestling @ASNAmNat ppr by Londono
http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.1086/679106?uid=3738016&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21104828532851
HT: @newscientist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwSGk1_Y4rY
list, DOI: 10.1086/679106.) Peter Mikula, PF UK. Cesta zAfriky. Dvn hominidi mli nkolikrt p leitost opustit Afriku a proniknout na Arabsk poloostrov. Ten je ...
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