Iridescence As Camouflage
Constant Wonder - Season 2022, Episode 855 , Segment 3
Games People (and Insects!) Play
Episode: Games People (and Insects!) Play
- Feb 2, 2021 8:00 pm
- 3:55 mins
Have you ever seen an iridescent beetle? They’re pretty noticeable! It turns out that their iridescence actually helps them camouflage themselves from their predators. Guest: Karin Kjernsmo, Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecologist at CamoLab, University of Bristol