Are stripes beneficial? Dazzle camouflage influences perceived speed and hit rates.

In the animal kingdom, camouflage refers to patterns that help potential prey avoid detection. Mostly camouflage is thought of as helping prey blend in with their background. In contrast, disruptive or dazzle patterns protect moving targets and have been suggested as an evolutionary force in shaping...

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Main Authors: Bettina von Helversen, Lael J Schooler, Uwe Czienskowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3634837?pdf=render