Reptiles in open habitats display brighter colors, study finds

PHYSorg
Apr 7, 2025, 11:32 am190 pts
Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter coloration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, published in Nature Communications, suggests that changes in habitat and climate over millions of years have prompted animals to…

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