Coloration |
 The color of an organism is a structural adaptation that helps it survive. In nature plants and animals use color and patterns in different ways.
Click on the choices below to find out how color helps organisms survive! Deceptive Coloration - Is seeing really believing? Some organisms have coloration patterns that can trick other organisms. Advertising Coloration - Some organisms just want attention! Advertising coloration helps them get noticed. |
Did You Know? ...the striped pattern is different on every skunk.
... skunks are nocturnal and sleep during the day. ... the skunk's white stripes are a warning to predators to stay away, far away! What Do You Think? Click here to test your coloration knowledge. NatureFiles
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