Robot predators in virtual ecologies: the importance of memory in mimicry studies
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A study was conducted to investigate the effects of changes in predator memory and learning on mimicry dynamics. Results indicate that stable levels of forgetfulness effect an increase in density of the least defended prey that yields monotonic gains or losses in protection. It was also revealed that predators that are perceptive to the intensity and temporal arrangement of the stimuli will be better adjusted to their feeding ecology.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1999
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Can receiver psychology explain the evolution of aposematism?
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A new study seeks to discover whether warning signals affect predator psychology as an explanation for the evolution of aposematism.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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Warning signals, receiver psychology and predator memory
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Receiver psychology perspectives that may be significant in the design and evolution of warning signals are considered.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2000
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