Iridescence as Camouflage (VIDEO)

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In this video, Karin Kjernsmo and her colleagues show that iridescence in prey can serve a counterintuitive function: concealment. They further show that the effects of this protective function are further enhanced by glossy backgrounds. This newly discovered function may explain the widespread occurrence of iridescence in many animals.

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University of Bristol / Kjernsmo et al.

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