Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, Vol. 75, No. 4 (April 2021), pp. 1-12 (12 pages) Camouflage through background matching is a widespread antipredator strategy in which animals blend in with their ...

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Plants use many of the same methods as animals to camouflage themselves, a new study shows. Research on plant camouflage is limited compared to the wealth of knowledge about how animals conceal ...

Camouflage typically involves colour patterns that match the background. However, it has been argued that concealment may be achieved by strategic use of apparently conspicuous markings. Recent ...

Cephalopods have several tricks for blending in with their undersea surroundings: they can change color, pattern and even the shape of their skin. Roger Hanlon, a biologist at the Marine Biological ...

Crabs from a single species rely on different camouflage techniques depending on what habitat they live in, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists compared the colour patterns of common ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The animal world is full of trickery and concealment. To evade ...