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Batesian mimicry and signal detection theory |
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| Authors: | A. Oaten C. E. M. Pearce M. E. B. Smyth |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Biological Sciences, University of California, 93106, Santa Barbara, California 2. Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Adelaide, 5001, Adelaide, S. Australia 3. Department of Zoology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, S. Australia |
| Abstract: | Signal Detection Theory can be used to provide a mathematical model describing the choice of a predator trying to distinguish between a model and a Batesian mimic. The mathematical model yields a number of a deductions, in particular that it may or may not assist the mimic population if mimics more closely resemble their models. The assumptions underlying the analysis are discussed in some detail. |
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