A kinematic analysis of Micrurus coral snakes reveals unexpected variation in stereotyped anti-predator displays within a mimicry system
T. Y. Moore, S. M. Danforth, J. G. Larson, A. R. Davis Rabosky
This study quantitatively analyzes thrashing displays in Micrurus coral snakes, revealing significant variation in display behavior despite stabilizing selection in a mimicry system.
bioRxiv · Sep 5, 2019Animal Behavior & Cognition