Metachrosis: the secret of rapid color change Metachrosis is a rapid color change in animals, involving chromatophores and light-reflecting cell structures. Read more
A crab that almost glows with color The rainbow land crab is especially bright when young or after molting, with a bluish shell and orange legs. Read more
Colour Vision Did you know that most lizards have exceptionally good colour vision? During the mating season, many species develop breeding colours. Based on the intensity of these colours, females are able to assess the health of a given male, allowing them to choose more easily. Colours also play a decisive role during rivalry between males, often Read more