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Lizards exploit the changing optics of developing chromatophore cells to switch defensive colors during ontogeny
Many animals undergo changes in functional colors during development, requiring the replacement of integument or pigment cells. A classic example of defensive color switching is found in hatchling lizards, which use conspicuous tail colors to deflect predator attacks away from vital organs. These ta...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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National Academy of Sciences
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10161005/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37104475 http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2215193120 |