Effects of predator associative learning and innate aversion on mimicry complexes
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Collection
Topical Collection: Mimicry beyond natural selection on colour
This collection aims to collate articles that investigate current and novel aspects of mimicry evolution. Mimicry—the resemblance of another species to obtain fitness benefits—is now understood as a complex multimodal signal that involves much more than just visual signals based on colour and pattern. Mimicry also extends to chemical and auditory signals as well as behaviours and locomotion. Moreover, mimicry signals can also have dual function when used as sexually selected traits. How these complex signals evolve in relation to the perceptual capabilities and biases and response(s) of conspecifics and potential predators requires further research.
We seek Research Articles, Perspectives, and Review Articles that highlight the importance of expanding our understanding of the phenomenon of mimicry in the context of multimodal signals and potential multiple receivers. We will consider submissions regarding any taxa in areas including, but not limited to, chemical mimicry, auditory mimicry, behavioural mimicry, the role of mimetic signals in sexual selection, predator perception biases and evolution of complex mimicry signals. We especially encourage research groups from underrepresented regions to submit their work in any of the proposed areas. Students and Early Career Researchers are also encouraged to submit their research.
All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by a panel of experts.
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Editors
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Dr. David Outomuro
A behavioural ecologist with interests in visual ecology and functional morphology of damselflies, dragonflies, butterflies and spiders at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Outomuro is particularly interested in the study of colour signals, colour vision, motion signals, visual attention and predator behaviour. He uses an integrative, multidisciplinary approach, combining physiological, ecological and behavioural studies in the field and in the lab, with modeling and state-of-the-art statistical analyses. Dr. Outomoro is also an Associate Editor of Evolutionary Ecology.
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Bibiana Rojas
A behavioural and evolutionary ecologist at the Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology at the University of Veterinary Medicine whose research interests have largely focused on predator-prey interactions, Dr. Rojas is particularly interested in the evolution of warning signals and chemical defences, which she studies both in the lab and in the field on species with complex life cycles, particularly poison frogs and tiger moths. In addition to this, her research group also studies parental care, larval aggression, and other aspects of amphibian behaviour and ecology. Dr. Rojas is also an Associate Editor of Evolutionary Ecology.
Articles (3 in this collection)
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Selective alarm call mimicry in the sexual display of the male superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)
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