Embracing the diversity in diverse warning signals.

Authors :: Gordon SP
Axelrod CJ
Bansal U
Gurholt H
Tran S
Yang Y
Source :: Trends in ecology & evolution [Trends Ecol Evol] 2024 Mar; Vol. 39 (3), pp. 225-228. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 23.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Positive frequency-dependent selection should theoretically lead to monomorphic warning coloration. Instead, numerous examples of polymorphic warning signals exist. Biases - for example, in human perception - hinder our appreciation and research of understanding warning signal diversity. We propose strategies to counter such biases and objectively move our field forward.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests No interests are declared by the authors.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)