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Coral snake mimicry: Does it occur?

September 11, 1981

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 Year 1981
Title Coral snake mimicry: Does it occur?
DOI 10.1126/science.213.4513.1207
Authors H.W. Greene, R.W. McDiarmid
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 5223688
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
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