by BioEdge | Jan 15, 2015 | Biobullets
Is Müllerian mimicry a misnomer and a non-concept in Lepidoptera? Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Coexisting butterflies with warning colouration tend to resemble each other even where all the mimicking species are genuinely noxious to predators. These Müllerian...
by BioEdge | Dec 30, 2014 | Biobullets
Some feathered reptiles evolved into birds, but others flew in parallel right until all dinosaurs died. Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Flapping flight has only evolved thrice in the entire history of the vertebrates: in pterosaurs, in bats, and in birds. Because...
by BioEdge | Dec 15, 2014 | Biobullets
Why would any felid flaunt what’s obvious? Prof. Mumblebard claims: “The extinct Smilodon, largest of all sabretooth cats, is particularly well-known because of the unusually large number of skeletons excavated. This genus has repeatedly been depicted...
by BioEdge | Nov 30, 2014 | Biobullets
Black-and-white armbands remind bullies that small cats can punch above their weight. Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Skunks defend themselves by spraying obnoxious secretions. Their bold black and white colouration is an anti-predatory adaptation that warns...
by BioEdge | Nov 15, 2014 | Biobullets
Despite its rusty colour, urine is revealingly rust-free. Prof. Mumblebard claims: “A main function of the human kidney is to excrete toxic substances including any excesses of heavy metals absorbed into the body. However, in the case of iron, urinary excretion...
by BioEdge | Oct 30, 2014 | Biobullets
Eyespots on the dorsal fins of the twinspot goby are startling for the overlooked coexistence of a family of fierce crabs. Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Like other ocellated animals, the twinspot goby uses its eyespots to simulate the staring disembodied eyes of...
