Evolution of Camouflage

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Classroom Material
Keywords
Evolution Darwin's Dangerous Idea Chris Schneider Schneider Camouflage Praying mantis Insect Adaptation Adaptive Coevolution Co-evolution Butterfly Mimicry Mimic Viceroy Monarch Predation Predator Prey Coloration Morphology Shape Form Phenotype Trait Feature Character Color
Subjects
Science
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Evolution of Camouflage

The effectiveness of the praying mantis's disguise is all relative. As seen in this video segment from Evolution: "Darwin's Dangerous Idea," the camouflage that works so well atop a green leaf would render the mantis easy prey in a different setting. Biologist Chris Schneider describes this example of finely tuned adaptation.
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PBS Learning Media

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