numata

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But in imitating the seven Melinaea species, Heliconius numata is not taking a free ride.

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Heliconius numata has somehow locked what should be a continuous range of natural variation.

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MIMICRY The Brazilian butterfly known as Heliconius numata has seven different wing patterns, each of which mimics that of a differ- ent local species of butterflies.

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