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Iridescence Could Help Critters Hide in Plain Sight

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Iridescence: A Hidden Strategy for Animal Camouflage

This chapter explores the concept of iridescence as a camouflage strategy in animals, referencing early theories by Abbot Thayer. It discusses a study on bumblebees that highlights the challenges of shape recognition on iridescent surfaces and its implications for animal behavior and camouflage industries.

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