Survival Of The Shiniest: Iridescence And Defense In Nature

The color-shifting displays prevalent in nature could puzzle potential predators. Originally published: Apr 14 2015 - 7:15pm, Inside Science News ServiceBy: Ker Than, Contributor(Inside Science) -- The rainbow-hued shimmer of fish scales, bird feathers, and insect bodies that change color and brightness depending on viewing angle can be mesmerizing, but biologists have long debated the purpose of the striking displays and why they are so widespread in nature.Different organisms have evolved vari...