Table 1 The results of the model comparison for defensive coloration analysis

From: Hidden colour signals as key drivers in the evolution of anti-predator coloration and defensive behaviours in snakes

Model

Log likelihood

Number of parameters

AICc

AIC weight

ER

−242.6

19

523.2

0.64

SYM

−242.1

21

526.1

0.15

Cost-offset

−241.4

22

526.8

0.11

Intermediate

−241.8

22

527.6

0.07

Secondary

−243.5

22

531.1

0.01

ARD

−241.5

24

531.1

0.01

  1. The models were generated based on three monomorphic states (see “Methods” for details). ARD: all-rates different; SYM: symmetrical; ER: equal-rates.
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