Figure 8 



Several species of the Leaf -butterfly belonging to the genus Kallima are found 

 in India. This Insect may be taken as a good example of the phenomenon 

 known as protective mimicry, numerous examples of which, as well as many 

 other remarkable adaptive features, may be found in the various animal groups. 

 In the case of Kallima the general structural features and the coloring of the 

 under surface of the wings, particularly in its usual resting position with the 

 head down, closely resemble a dead leaf which looks as if it were about to be 

 blown away by the first passing breeze. 



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