Protean Behaviour. The Biology of Unpredictability

Abstract

Introduction and variations - some well-known examples of behaviour which illustrate the protean principle context and attitude - the authors' approach - evolutionary and multidisciplinary strategies and tactics - animal conflict and opportunities for anarchization - protean behaviour defined catalogue and classification - the forms of protean behaviour elements of unpredictability - the unitary foundations of protean displays conflict and confusion - the mechanisms whereby opponents are confused evolution and anarchization - avenues for the development of protean displays dispersion and diversity - irregularity of occurrence and diversity of attributes at population level the integration of irregularity - proteus and human affairs - summary and suggestions.