Why did life evolve to be so colorful? Research is starting to give us some answers

PHYSorg
Feb 17, 2025, 1:19 pm126 pts
Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, grays and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a kaleidoscope of colors. From the stunning feathers of male peacocks to the vivid blooms of flowers, the story of how Earth became colorful is one of evolution. But how and why did this explosion…

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