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A case of partial melanism in Lacerta agilis (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Czech Republic
- 1.0461686 - ÚBO 2017 RIV AT eng J - Journal Article
Smolinský, Radovan
A case of partial melanism in Lacerta agilis (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Czech Republic.
Herpetozoa. Roč. 29, 1-2 (2016), s. 110-112. ISSN 1013-4425. E-ISSN 1013-4425
Institutional support: RVO:68081766
Keywords : Lacerta agilis * partial melanism * Czech Republic
Subject RIV: EG - Zoology
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The coloration is one of the most important feature for lizards, influencing every aspect of the life. The deviations from standard coloration are very rare partially because of predatory pressure and sexual selection. Observation of the unusual colorized, adult animal repeatedly, across several years show us how little we know about animal camouflage.
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