When parasitic trematodes infect amphipods, the tiny crustaceans turn bright orange and lose their tendency to run for cover when exposed.
New research with pythons and lizards identifies a gene that results in white blotches, or piebald coloration, in reptiles.
Animals' bright colors can be a warning to predators or an appeal to mates. Scientists looked back in time to figure out why.
Variation among primate eye color may be the result of ambient light in their habitats, new research finds.
A species of jumping spider in Kenya appears to use the blood-red abdomen of mosquitoes to target them as prey.
Researchers used a nano-3D printing method to recreate the brilliant structural color of butterfly wings. It could pave the way for new screen technology.
Steering clear of mosquito bites this spring and summer may depend on a seemingly surprising choice: Leave your red clothes in the closet.
New research on cat fur patterns links a specific gene to the stripes, blotches, and spots on domestic cats and their large wild relatives.
A new kind of laminate changes color to reveal damage. The material could be useful in buildings, vehicles, or aircraft, say the researchers.
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