Camouflage

Question 1

camouflage = deceptive communication

Answer 1

usually exploits a pre-existing honest reliable communication system

Question 2

acmispon wrangelianus - genetically determined pigment matching to serpentine (grey-green) and non-serpentine (brown) soil

Answer 2

Porter et al 2013

Question 3

bornean flying lizards - gliding membrane match local fallen leaves - masquerade

Answer 3

Klomp et al 2014

Question 4

dragonflies use active motion camouflage

Answer 4

Mizutani et al 2003

Question 5

dwarf chameleons adapt background matching depending on current predator threat

Answer 5

Stuart-Fox et al 2008

Question 6

coral feeding fish attain chemical crypsis through sequestration of dietary elements

behavioural experiments with predatory cod

Answer 6

Brooker et al 2015

Question 7

decorator crabs use chemically noxious algae on carapace, and use unpalatable sun sponge when algae not available

Answer 7

Stachowicz and Hay 2000