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Polymorphism

Just like humans, insect species come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Shown above are four different color types of a single katydid species, Amblycotypha oblongifolia. This is an example of polymorphism, or diversity within a species. Photos courtesy of Jim Rowan. Thanks Jim!

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