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European vipers (Vipera sp.) exhibit characteristic dorsal zigzag pattern which is shown to act as a warning signal for avian predators. However, despite the signaling function of the zigzag pattern some species like Vipera berus (a) are seemingly inconspicuous whereas others like Vipera latastei (b) exhibit more conspicuous coloration.
