The rise of color vision in animals: Study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals
The nonvenomous Arizona mountain kingsnake, which resembles a venomous coral snake, has a survival advantage by warning off would-be predators that avoid colorful coral snakes. Credit: John J. Wiens Colors are widely used in communication within and among animal species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned with iridescent eyespots, to attract peahens
Sharie Wrona
November 8, 2024