Summary
Most colours in nature are matte, but across the tree of life glossiness has evolved numerous times, suggesting that glossiness can be beneficial. Recent research finds that glossiness may confuse observers and protect against predators.
Description
Visual ecology: How glossy colours shine and confuse - ScienceDirect
%0 Journal Article
%1 VANDERKOOI2023R865
%A van der Kooi, Casper J.
%A Spaethe, Johannes
%D 2023
%J Current Biology
%K ag_spaethe zoo_2
%N 16
%P R865-R867
%R https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2023.07.011
%T Visual ecology: How glossy colours shine and confuse
%U https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982223009181
%V 33
%X Summary
Most colours in nature are matte, but across the tree of life glossiness has evolved numerous times, suggesting that glossiness can be beneficial. Recent research finds that glossiness may confuse observers and protect against predators.
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abstract = {Summary
Most colours in nature are matte, but across the tree of life glossiness has evolved numerous times, suggesting that glossiness can be beneficial. Recent research finds that glossiness may confuse observers and protect against predators.},
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title = {Visual ecology: How glossy colours shine and confuse},
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volume = 33,
year = 2023
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