Coral snake mimicry: Does it occur?
Science
By: H.W. Greene and R.W. McDiarmid
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Abstract
Field observations and experimental evidence refute previous objections to the coral snake mimicry hypothesis. Concordant color pattern variation spanning hundreds of miles and several presumed venomous models strongly suggests that several harmless or mildly venomous colubrid snakes are indeed mimics of highly venomous elapids.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Coral snake mimicry: Does it occur? |
| Series title | Science |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.213.4513.1207 |
| Volume | 213 |
| Issue | 4513 |
| Year Published | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 1207 |
| Last page | 1212 |