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Friday 17 July 2015

The Problem with Camouflage

Stick insects belong to the order Phasmatodea, famous for their exceptional camouflage. Their

cylindrical, flattened bodies add bonus points to an already mastered skill!

The cartoon appears in the July issue of Saevus magazine.

Posted by Rohan Chakravarty at 08:49

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Labels: adaptations, camouflage, chameleon, defence, insects, lizard, reptiles

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