1: The Basis of Deception in Nature
2: Thieves and Liars
3: Lured into an Early Grave
4: Disruption and Dazzle
5: A Spider in Ant's Clothing
6: Bluff and Surprise
7: An Imposter in the Nest
8: Spreading Genes and Sexual Mimicry
9: The Future of Deception
Notes & References
Further Reading
Index
Martin Stevens is Associate Professor of Sensory and Evolutionary
Ecology based in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation,
University of Exeter. His research focuses on sensory ecology and
behaviour, especially animal coloration and vision. He studies a
wide range of animals, including fish, reptiles, birds, insects,
crabs, and primates. Martin's work has frequently covered topics
related to deception, including mimicry by brood parasites and
anti-predator
coloration, including camouflage, eyespots, and mimicry. He
undertook his PhD at the University of Bristol on animal camouflage
and bird vision, before spending seven years as a research fellow
in the
Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. He moved to
Exeter University in early 2013. Martin has published over 70
scientific manuscripts, in addition to two textbooks, including a
recent one on sensory ecology and behaviour. His research is
frequently covered in the media.
Relish the wild world's duplicity: Cheats and Deceits by Martin
Stevens
*Simon Barnes, The Sunday Times*
Cleverly and clearly written, Cheats and Deceits lies at the sweet
spot between a popular account and a useful academic update.
Well-referenced and illustrated, it will fascinate armchair, field
and lab biologists alike.
*Adrian Barnett, New Scientist*
A clear, thoughtful, jargon-free guide. Delicious, duplicitous
details make exploring the natural world seem all the more
fascinating.
*Wall Street Journal*
a beautifully illustrated must-read for academic biologists and
natural historians alike
*Adrian Barnett, BBC Wildlife*
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