Signalling and Reception
Leena Lindström, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
Janne S Kotiaho, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
Published online: March 2002
DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0003666
Abstract
Communication, a widespread natural phenomenon, occurs in both animals and plants. Signals are evolved traits that transfer
information from one individual (the signaller) to another (the receiver); they can occur in any sensory modality.
Keywords: cost and benefits; honesty; mimicry; predation; sexual selection
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