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  1. Cardenolides in the defensive fluid of adult large milkweed bugs have differential potency on vertebrate and invertebrate predator Na <sup>+</sup> /K <sup>+</sup> -ATPases (Journal article - 2024)
  2. Antioxidant availability trades off with warning signals and toxin sequestration in the large milkweed bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus) (Journal article - 2023)
  3. The price of defence: toxins, visual signals and oxidative state in an aposematic butterfly (Journal article - 2023)
  4. Differential accumulation of cardenolides from Asclepias curassavica by large milkweed bugs does not correspond to availability in seeds or biological activity on the bug Na+/K+-ATPase (Journal article - 2023)
  5. New Structures, Spectrometric Quantification, and Inhibitory Properties of Cardenolides from <i>Asclepias curassavica</i> Seeds (Journal article - 2022)
  6. Defence mitigation by predators of chemically defended prey integrated over the predation sequence and across biological levels with a focus on cardiotonic steroids (Journal article - 2022)
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2024

Cardenolides in the defensive fluid of adult large milkweed bugs have differential potency on vertebrate and invertebrate predator Na <sup>+</sup> /K <sup>+</sup> -ATPases

Rubiano-Buitrago, P., Pradhan, S., Aceves, A. A., Mohammadi, S., Paetz, C., & Rowland, H. M. (2024). Cardenolides in the defensive fluid of adult large milkweed bugs have differential potency on vertebrate and invertebrate predator Na<sup>+</sup>/K<sup>+</sup>-ATPases.. Royal Society open science, 11(6), 231735. doi:10.1098/rsos.231735

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10.1098/rsos.231735
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2023

Cardenolides in the defensive fluid of adult large milkweed bugs have differential potency on vertebrate and invertebrate predator Na+/K+¬–ATPases

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10.22541/au.169658664.45852491/v1
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Evolution of multiple prey defences: From predator cognition to community ecology

Exnerova, A., Kang, C., Rowland, H. M., & Kikuchi, D. W. (2023). Evolution of multiple prey defences: From predator cognition to community ecology. JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 36(7), 961-966. doi:10.1111/jeb.14196

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10.1111/jeb.14196
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Differential accumulation of cardenolides from Asclepias curassavica by large milkweed bugs does not correspond to availability in seeds or biological activity on the bug Na+/K+-ATPase

Rubiano-Buitrago, P., Pradhan, S., Grabe, V., Aceves-Aparicio, A., Paetz, C., & Rowland, H. M. (2023). Differential accumulation of cardenolides from Asclepias curassavica by large milkweed bugs does not correspond to availability in seeds or biological activity on the bug Na+/K+-ATPase. FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 11. doi:10.3389/fevo.2023.1175205

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10.3389/fevo.2023.1175205
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2022

New Structures, Spectrometric Quantification, and Inhibitory Properties of Cardenolides from <i>Asclepias curassavica</i> Seeds

Rubiano-Buitrago, P., Pradhan, S., Paetz, C., & Rowland, H. M. (2023). New Structures, Spectrometric Quantification, and Inhibitory Properties of Cardenolides from <i>Asclepias curassavica</i> Seeds. MOLECULES, 28(1). doi:10.3390/molecules28010105

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10.3390/molecules28010105
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Defence mitigation by predators of chemically defended prey integrated over the predation sequence and across biological levels with a focus on cardiotonic steroids

Mohammadi, S., Yang, L., Bulbert, M., & Rowland, H. M. M. (2022). Defence mitigation by predators of chemically defended prey integrated over the predation sequence and across biological levels with a focus on cardiotonic steroids. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE, 9(9). doi:10.1098/rsos.220363

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10.1098/rsos.220363
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Epistatic effects between amino acid insertions and substitutions mediate toxin-resistance of vertebrate Na<sup>+</sup>,K<sup>+</sup>-ATPases

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10.1101/2022.09.01.506169
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The peppered moth <i>Biston betularia</i>

Rowland, H. M., Saccheri, I. J., & Skelhorn, J. (2022). The peppered moth <i>Biston betularia</i>. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 32(10), R447-R448. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Defence mitigation by predators of chemically defended prey integrated over the predation cycle and across biological levels

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10.32942/osf.io/74xu2
Preprint

Countershading

Rowland, H. M. (2022). Countershading. In Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior (pp. 1753-1755). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-55065-7_684

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10.1007/978-3-319-55065-7_684
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2021

The price of defence: toxins, visual signals and oxidative state in an aposematic butterfly

DOI
10.1101/2021.12.08.471400
Preprint

Dietary wariness

Heyworth, H. C., Skelhorn, J., & Rowland, H. M. (2021). Dietary wariness. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 31(21), R1412-R1U10. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2021.09.018

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10.1016/j.cub.2021.09.018
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Concurrent invasions by European starlings (<i>Sturnus vulgaris</i>) suggest selection on shared genomic regions even after genetic bottlenecks

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10.1101/2021.05.19.442026
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Countershading

Rowland, H. M. (2021). Countershading. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1553-1555). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2667

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10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2667
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Masquerade

Rowland, H. M. (2021). Masquerade. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 4821-4823). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2668

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10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2668
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Müllerian Mimicry

Rowland, H. M. (2021). Müllerian Mimicry. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 5277-5281). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2671

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10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2671
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2020

2019

How do birds cope with chemically defended foods?

Rowland, H. M. (2019). How do birds cope with chemically defended foods?. In CHEMICAL SENSES Vol. 44 (pp. E6-E7). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2018

Avian colour biases: an alternative method for assessing taste detection thresholds

Rowland, H. (2018). Avian colour biases: an alternative method for assessing taste detection thresholds. In CHEMICAL SENSES Vol. 43 (pp. E3-E4). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Countershading

Rowland, H. M. (2018). Countershading. In Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior (pp. 1-3). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-47829-6_684-1

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10.1007/978-3-319-47829-6_684-1
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2017

The biology of color

Cuthill, I. C., Allen, W. L., Arbuckle, K., Caspers, B., Chaplin, G., Hauber, M. E., . . . Caro, T. (2017). The biology of color. SCIENCE, 357(6350). doi:10.1126/science.aan0221

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10.1126/science.aan0221
Journal article

Human colour in mate choice and competition

Rowland, H. M., & Burriss, R. P. (2017). Human colour in mate choice and competition. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 372(1724). doi:10.1098/rstb.2016.0350

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10.1098/rstb.2016.0350
Journal article

Graph Clustering, Variational Image Segmentation Methods and Hough Transform Scale Detection for Object Measurement in Images

Calatroni, L., van Gennip, Y., Schonlieb, C. -B., Rowland, H. M., & Flenner, A. (2017). Graph Clustering, Variational Image Segmentation Methods and Hough Transform Scale Detection for Object Measurement in Images. JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICAL IMAGING AND VISION, 57(2), 269-291. doi:10.1007/s10851-016-0678-0

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10.1007/s10851-016-0678-0
Journal article

Predator learning differences affect the survival of chemically defended prey

Rowland, H. M., Fulford, A. J. T., & Ruxton, G. D. (2017). Predator learning differences affect the survival of chemically defended prey. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 124, 65-74. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2016.11.029

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10.1016/j.anbehav.2016.11.029
Journal article

Can video playback provide social information for foraging blue tits?

Hamalainen, L., Rowland, H. M., Mappes, J., & Thorogood, R. (2017). Can video playback provide social information for foraging blue tits?. PEERJ, 5. doi:10.7717/peerj.3062

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10.7717/peerj.3062
Journal article

Countershading

Rowland, H. M. (2017). Countershading. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-3). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2667-1

DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2667-1
Chapter

Masquerade

Rowland, H. M. (2017). Masquerade. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-3). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2668-1

DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2668-1
Chapter

Müllerian Mimicry

Rowland, H. M. (2017). Müllerian Mimicry. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-5). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2671-1

DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2671-1
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Perch, <i>Perca fluviatilis</i> show a directional preference for, but do not increase attacks toward, prey in response to water-borne cortisol

Henderson, L. J., Ryan, M. R., & Rowland, H. M. (2017). Perch, <i>Perca fluviatilis</i> show a directional preference for, but do not increase attacks toward, prey in response to water-borne cortisol. PEERJ, 5. doi:10.7717/peerj.3883

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10.7717/peerj.3883
Journal article

2016

Bait flavor preference and immunogenicity of ONRAB baits in domestic dogs on the Navajo Nation, Arizona

Berentsen, A. R., Bender, S., Bender, P., Bergman, D., Gilbert, A. T., Rowland, H. M., & VerCauteren, K. C. (2016). Bait flavor preference and immunogenicity of ONRAB baits in domestic dogs on the Navajo Nation, Arizona. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH, 15, 20-24. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2016.08.007

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10.1016/j.jveb.2016.08.007
Journal article

Graph clustering, variational image segmentation methods and Hough transform scale detection for object measurement in images

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10.48550/arxiv.1602.08574
Preprint

Seeing through my skin? Extraocular photoreception in twig-mimicking caterpillars

Eacock, A., Rowland, H., & Saccheri, I. (2016). Seeing through my skin? Extraocular photoreception in twig-mimicking caterpillars. PERCEPTION, 45(3), 361-362. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2015

Body size but not warning signal luminance influences predation risk in recently metamorphosed poison frogs

Flores, E. E., Stevens, M., Moore, A. J., Rowland, H. M., & Blount, J. D. (2015). Body size but not warning signal luminance influences predation risk in recently metamorphosed poison frogs. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 5(20), 4603-4616. doi:10.1002/ece3.1731

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10.1002/ece3.1731
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Changes in Women's Facial Skin Color over the Ovulatory Cycle are Not Detectable by the Human Visual System

Burriss, R. P., Troscianko, J., Lovell, P. G., Fulford, A. J. C., Stevens, M., Quigley, R., . . . Rowland, H. M. (2015). Changes in Women's Facial Skin Color over the Ovulatory Cycle are Not Detectable by the Human Visual System. PLOS ONE, 10(7). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0130093

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10.1371/journal.pone.0130093
Journal article

Comparative Taste Biology with Special Focus on Birds and Reptiles

Rowland, H. M., Rockwell Parker, M., Jiang, P., Reed, D. R., & Beauchamp, G. K. (2015). Comparative Taste Biology with Special Focus on Birds and Reptiles. In Unknown Book (pp. 957-982). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781118971758.ch43

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10.1002/9781118971758.ch43
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2013

Bitter taste enhances predatory biases against aggregations of prey with warning coloration

Rowland, H. M., Ruxton, G. D., & Skelhorn, J. (2013). Bitter taste enhances predatory biases against aggregations of prey with warning coloration. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY, 24(4), 942-948. doi:10.1093/beheco/art013

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10.1093/beheco/art013
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2012

Prey community structure affects how predators select for Mullerian mimicry

Ihalainen, E., Rowland, H. M., Speed, M. P., Ruxton, G. D., & Mappes, J. (2012). Prey community structure affects how predators select for Mullerian mimicry. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 279(1736), 2099-2105. doi:10.1098/rspb.2011.2360

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10.1098/rspb.2011.2360
Journal article

Masquerade is associated with polyphagy and larval overwintering in Lepidoptera

Higginson, A. D., De Wert, L., Rowland, H. M., Speed, M. P., & Ruxton, G. D. (2012). Masquerade is associated with polyphagy and larval overwintering in Lepidoptera. BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY, 106(1), 90-103. doi:10.1111/j.1095-8312.2012.01850.x

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10.1111/j.1095-8312.2012.01850.x
Journal article

How the ladybird got its spots: effects of resource limitation on the honesty of aposematic signals

Blount, J. D., Rowland, H. M., Drijfhout, F. P., Endler, J. A., Inger, R., Sloggett, J. J., . . . Speed, M. P. (2012). How the ladybird got its spots: effects of resource limitation on the honesty of aposematic signals. FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY, 26(2), 334-342. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2435.2012.01961.x

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10.1111/j.1365-2435.2012.01961.x
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2011

The history, theory and evidence for a cryptic function of countershading

Rowland, H. M. (2011). The history, theory and evidence for a cryptic function of countershading. In Animal Camouflage (pp. 53-72). Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/cbo9780511852053.004

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10.1017/cbo9780511852053.004
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Density-dependent predation influences the evolution and behavior of masquerading prey

Skelhorn, J., Rowland, H. M., Delf, J., Speed, M. P., & Ruxton, G. D. (2011). Density-dependent predation influences the evolution and behavior of masquerading prey. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 108(16), 6532-6536. doi:10.1073/pnas.1014629108

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10.1073/pnas.1014629108
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2010

When more is less: the fitness consequences of predators attacking more unpalatable prey when more are presented

Rowland, H. M., Wiley, E., Ruxton, G. D., Mappes, J., & Speed, M. P. (2010). When more is less: the fitness consequences of predators attacking more unpalatable prey when more are presented. BIOLOGY LETTERS, 6(6), 732-735. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2010.0207

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10.1098/rsbl.2010.0207
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Size-dependent misclassification of masquerading prey

Skelhorn, J., Rowland, H. M., Speed, M. P., De Wert, L., Quinn, L., Delf, J., & Ruxton, G. D. (2010). Size-dependent misclassification of masquerading prey. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY, 21(6), 1344-1348. doi:10.1093/beheco/arq159

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10.1093/beheco/arq159
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A tale of 2 signals: signal mimicry between aposematic species enhances predator avoidance learning

Rowland, H. M., Hoogesteger, T., Ruxton, G. D., Speed, M. P., & Mappes, J. (2010). A tale of 2 signals: signal mimicry between aposematic species enhances predator avoidance learning. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY, 21(4), 851-860. doi:10.1093/beheco/arq071

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10.1093/beheco/arq071
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Masquerade: Camouflage Without Crypsis

Skelhorn, J., Rowland, H. M., Speed, M. P., & Ruxton, G. D. (2010). Masquerade: Camouflage Without Crypsis. SCIENCE, 327(5961), 51. doi:10.1126/science.1181931

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10.1126/science.1181931
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Mimicry between unequally defended prey can be parasitic: evidence for quasi-Batesian mimicry

Rowland, H. M., Mappes, J., Ruxton, G. D., & Speed, M. P. (2010). Mimicry between unequally defended prey can be parasitic: evidence for quasi-Batesian mimicry. ECOLOGY LETTERS, 13(12), 1494-1502. doi:10.1111/j.1461-0248.2010.01539.x

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10.1111/j.1461-0248.2010.01539.x
Journal article

The evolution and ecology of masquerade

Skelhorn, J., Rowland, H. M., & Ruxton, G. D. (2010). The evolution and ecology of masquerade. BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY, 99(1), 1-8. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

The history, theory and evidence for a cryptic function of countershading

Rowland, H. M. (2010). The history, theory and evidence for a cryptic function of countershading. In M. Stevens, & S. Merilaita (Eds.), Animal Camouflage: Mechanisms and Function (pp. in press). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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2009

Trade-offs between markers of absolute and relative quality in human facial preferences

Saxton, T. K., Little, A. C., Rowland, H. M., Gao, T., & Roberts, S. C. (2009). Trade-offs between markers of absolute and relative quality in human facial preferences. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY, 20(5), 1133-1137. doi:10.1093/beheco/arp107

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10.1093/beheco/arp107
Journal article

Static and Dynamic Facial Images Cue Similar Attractiveness Judgements

Roberts, S. C., Saxton, T. K., Murray, A. K., Burriss, R. P., Rowland, H. M., & Little, A. C. (2009). Static and Dynamic Facial Images Cue Similar Attractiveness Judgements. ETHOLOGY, 115(6), 588-595. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0310.2009.01640.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0310.2009.01640.x
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Face, body and speech cues independently predict judgments of attractiveness

Saxton, T. K., Burriss, R. P., Murray, A. K., Rowland, H. M., & Craig Roberts, S. (2009). Face, body and speech cues independently predict judgments of attractiveness. Journal of Evolutionary Psychology, 7(1), 23-35. doi:10.1556/jep.7.2009.1.4

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10.1556/jep.7.2009.1.4
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From Abbott Thayer to the present day: what have we learned about the function of countershading?

Rowland, H. M. (2009). From Abbott Thayer to the present day: what have we learned about the function of countershading?. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 364(1516), 519-527. doi:10.1098/rstb.2008.0261

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10.1098/rstb.2008.0261
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Facial scarring enhances men's attractiveness for short-term relationships

Burriss, R. P., Rowland, H. M., & Little, A. C. (2009). Facial scarring enhances men's attractiveness for short-term relationships. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 46(2), 213-217. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2008.09.029

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10.1016/j.paid.2008.09.029
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2008

Can't tell the caterpillars from the trees: countershading enhances survival in a woodland

Rowland, H. M., Cuthill, I. C., Harvey, I. F., Speed, M. P., & Ruxton, G. D. (2008). Can't tell the caterpillars from the trees: countershading enhances survival in a woodland. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 275(1651), 2539-2545. doi:10.1098/rspb.2008.0812

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10.1098/rspb.2008.0812
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2007

Countershading enhances cryptic protection: an experiment with wild birds and artificial prey

Rowland, H. M., Speed, M. P., Ruxton, G. D., Edmunds, M., Stevens, M., & Harvey, I. F. (2007). Countershading enhances cryptic protection: an experiment with wild birds and artificial prey. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 74, 1249-1258. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2007.01.030

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10.1016/j.anbehav.2007.01.030
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Co-mimics have a mutualistic relationship despite unequal defences

Rowland, H. M., Ihalainen, E., Lindstrom, L., Mappes, J., & Speed, M. P. (2007). Co-mimics have a mutualistic relationship despite unequal defences. NATURE, 448(7149), 64-67. doi:10.1038/nature05899

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10.1038/nature05899
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