Iridescence As Camouflage

Iridescence As Camouflage

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 855, Segment 3
Feb 2, 2021 • 4m

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