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Cell Press, Current Biology, 16(19), p. R687-R689, 2009

DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.07.008

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Müllerian Mimicry: Sharing the Load Reduces the Legwork

Journal article published in 2009 by Richard M. Merrill, Chris D. Jiggins ORCID
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Abstract

Color pattern mimicry has long been held up as a powerful example of natural selection. A recent study supports the theory by describing Müllerian mimicry rings in Appalachian millipedes that are analogous to those observed in tropical butterflies.