By
Angel | January 30, 2008 8:22 am |
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How do chameleons change colours? I am ready to bet, this question is of great interest to MANY of you and MOST of you will answer: “According to its environment, or match that of the background”. Ha-ha. Actually, it’s a popular,even more than popular and widespread, but still a MISCONCEPTION. Just imagine a polka-dotted chameleon, sounds like hogwash! Don’t you think so?
Main reasons for a chameleon to change colours are: light, temperature, and emotions of this particular species. Chameleons can be of various colours: green, turquoise, blue-green and black. Skin of these animals has 4 layers and it is transparent. These 4 layers cooperate in order to produce various colours.
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