Figure 117. — A series showing the development of the color pattern of the Atlantic spotted dolphins from Florida. Newborn or young animals are dark 

 purplish gray on the back, grading to immaculate white on the belly. As they mature, animals develop light spots, first on the lower sides, then higher on the 

 back, and dark spots on the belly. As spotting increases, the cape becomes less distinct. (Photos by A. SoUs [a], D. K. Caldwell (6, c], and courtesy of 

 Marmeland of Florida (4 e, /]. ) 



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