Tag: structural color
Sophisticated Energy Shield Found in a Shrimp
A sophisticated energy-absorbing structure has been discovered in the mantis shrimp’s dactyl club that protects the animal from its own shock waves.
Fluorescent Animals: Can They Be Darwinized?
Many animals and plants exhibit fluorescence, changing color in ultraviolet light. Whether this property is adaptive has never been thoroughly investigated.
Bringing Past Articles Current to 2020: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, More
Here are items reported in 2019 that have made news in 2020: more on butterflies, hummingbirds, and the Cambrian explosion.