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Spectral Sensitivities and Color Signals in a Polymorphic Damselfly

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2014
Animal communication relies on conspicuous signals and compatible signal perception abilities. Good signal perception abilities are particularly important for polymorphic animals where mate choice can be a challenge. Behavioral studies suggest that polymorphic damselflies use their varying body colorations and/or color patterns as communication signal ...
Huang, Shao-chang   +3 more
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THE DAMSELFLY ENIGMA: BETTER BIGGER OR SMALLER? [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Experimental Biology, 2010
![Figure][1] Damselflies show abrupt, darting flight, which is the envy of aero-engineers. This amazing ability is used both to capture prey and, by males, to establish territories that can attract females.
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A Special Issue on the Diversity, Ecology and Evolution of Dragonflies and Damselflies (Insecta: Odonata)

open access: yesDiversity
The Odonata is an order of insects commonly known as dragonflies and damselflies, with a worldwide distribution except in Antarctica [...]
M. Olalla Lorenzo-Carballa   +1 more
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Diversity of damselflies (Zygoptera) in Gorewada International Bio- Park, Nagpur, Central India [PDF]

open access: yesArthropods, 2014
Gorewada International Bio-Park consists of a lake as a major water source, marshy shore and heterogeneity in vegetation. Its geographical location is 21o11'N 79o2'E. Observations are made through walking line transects along the lake border to determine
Patil Kishor Gopal   +2 more
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