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Animals that change color
\"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Morphometric comparisons of plant-mimetic juvenile fish associated with plant debris observed in the coastal subtropical waters around Kuchierabu-jima Island, southern Japan
The general morphological shape of plant-resembling fish and plant parts were compared using a geometric morphometrics approach. Three plant-mimetic fish species, Lobotes surinamensis (Lobotidae), Platax orbicularis (Ephippidae) and Canthidermis maculata (Balistidae), were compared during their early developmental stages with accompanying plant debris (i.e., leaves of several taxa) in the coastal subtropical waters around Kuchierabu-jima Island, closely facing the Kuroshio Current. The degree of similarity shared between the plant parts and co-occurring fish species was quantified, however fish remained morphologically distinct from their plant models. Such similarities were corroborated by analysis of covariance and linear discriminant analysis, in which relative body areas of fish were strongly related to plant models. Our results strengthen the paradigm that morphological clues can lead to ecological evidence to allow predictions of behavioural and habitat choice by mimetic fish, according to the degree of similarity shared with their respective models. The resemblance to plant parts detected in the three fish species may provide fitness advantages via convergent evolutionary effects.
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It disappears! : magical animals that hide in plain sight
You never know what is watching you! From butterflies and walking sticks to owls and lizards, the world is full animals that don't want to be seen. Using their abilities to camouflage, they blend in to survive.
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Adaptive infrared-reflecting systems inspired by cephalopods
Thermal vision cameras detect differences in temperature by sensing infrared wavelengths. If a coating could be developed that showed dynamic tuning of the effective temperature, it might be possible to hide objects from infrared sensing. Xu et al. started with a basic Bragg reflector made up of multiple layers of alternating materials with varying refractive index. The authors designed structures that were wavy to begin with so that they could be flattened out by electrical activation. This changed the infrared reflectivity and, thus, the effective temperature of the object observed in its infrared profile. Science , this issue p. 1495 Wrinkled multilayer structures underpin electrically actuated infrared-reflecting coating and display systems. Materials and systems that statically reflect radiation in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum underpin the performance of many entrenched technologies, including building insulation, energy-conserving windows, spacecraft components, electronics shielding, container packaging, protective clothing, and camouflage platforms. The development of their adaptive variants, in which the infrared-reflecting properties dynamically change in response to external stimuli, has emerged as an important unmet scientific challenge. By drawing inspiration from cephalopod skin, we developed adaptive infrared-reflecting platforms that feature a simple actuation mechanism, low working temperature, tunable spectral range, weak angular dependence, fast response, stability to repeated cycling, amenability to patterning and multiplexing, autonomous operation, robust mechanical properties, and straightforward manufacturability. Our findings may open opportunities for infrared camouflage and other technologies that regulate infrared radiation.
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Undercover animals
\"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to animals that blend in with their environment, such as the octopus, Arctic hare, silk moth, and zebra, and explore how they use camouflage to defend themselves against predators.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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The biology of color
Animals live in a colorful world, but we rarely stop to think about how this color is produced and perceived, or how it evolved. Cuthill et al. review how color is used for social signals between individual animals and how it affects interactions with parasites, predators, and the physical environment. New approaches are elucidating aspects of animal coloration, from the requirements for complex cognition and perception mechanisms to the evolutionary dynamics surrounding its development and diversification. Science , this issue p. eaan0221 Coloration mediates the relationship between an organism and its environment in important ways, including social signaling, antipredator defenses, parasitic exploitation, thermoregulation, and protection from ultraviolet light, microbes, and abrasion. Methodological breakthroughs are accelerating knowledge of the processes underlying both the production of animal coloration and its perception, experiments are advancing understanding of mechanism and function, and measurements of color collected noninvasively and at a global scale are opening windows to evolutionary dynamics more generally. Here we provide a roadmap of these advances and identify hitherto unrecognized challenges for this multi- and interdisciplinary field.
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High? Low? Where did it go?
\"The Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to the concept of camouflage--a type of adaptation that helps animals survive\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Antioxidative MXene@GA-Decorated Textile Assisted by Metal Ion for Efficient Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, Dual-Driven Heating, and Infrared Thermal Camouflage
Two-dimensional transition metal carbide/nitride (MXene)-based textiles have been developed in many fields; however, the high sensitivity to oxidation and weak interfacial bonding hinder their applications. Herein, we present a strategy for the preparation of a highly antioxidative MXene@gallic acid (MXene@GA, MG) hybrid dispersion, and further covalently grafted it onto carboxylated cotton fabric through interaction with metal ions (Fe
3+
) for fabricating wearable multifunctional textiles. Due to the cross-linking effect of Fe
3+
and the remarkable antioxidant activity of natural polyphenol GA, the MG coatings firmly adhere to the textile surfaces and can withstand conventional washing, exhibiting favorable service stability and potential application prospects. Moreover, the obtained MG-decorated textile has the inherent characteristics of good breathability, moisture permeability, flexibility, and biocompatibility of the original fabric, which are conducive to the wearability of smart devices. Furthermore, by utilizing the outstanding conductivity (~ 330 S/m) and photothermal convertibility of the MG coating, the functional textile achieves high electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding efficiency (~ 35 dB), excellent dual-driven (
Joule
and solar) heating warmth retention, and infrared thermal camouflage. Due to the green and scalable preparation process, favorable durability, excellent comfort, and multifunctionality, the MG-decorated textiles are anticipated to be promising candidates for the next generation of smart wearable personal protective clothing.
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