학술논문
Feedback in Batesian mimetic systems.
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Subject
*SYSTEM dynamics
*PREDATION
*AUTOCATALYSIS
*PHENOTYPES
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ISSN
0024-4066
Abstract
We propose a feedback model for Batesian mimetic trophic system dynamics that integrates evolutionary and ecological processes including those not directly related to mimicry such as nutrient transfer. The proposed feedback circuit includes a previously overlooked link, specifically: selection for predation on the mimetic phenotype, which results when predators consume palatable mimics, and which perpetuates predation on the mimetic phenotype that drives mimicry. Preservation of variation throughout the feedback loop may also explain polymorphism, suboptimal mimicry, and other aspects of mimetic trophic system evolution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]