News Headline

Stripes can help prey stay hidden on the move, our new research reveals

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2019-10-29

For prey in the animal kingdom, one wrong move can mean death. Species have evolved camouflage to blend into their environment – some moths may share the colour of the tree bark they rest on while a lizard might resemble the sandy yellow of its desert home. But what about when these animals need to dart out from cover? How can they keep their camouflage when on the move?

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https://phys.org/news/2019-10-stripes-prey-hidden-reveals.html