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Blue Sharks May Be Secret Chameleons, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert

Blue Sharks May Be Secret Chameleons, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert

The blue shark (Prionace glauca) might be more than its name. Scientists investigating the sleek ocean predator’s skin discovered nanostructures that not only produce its signature hue, but also potentially let it change color like a chameleon. Animals produce their colors in various ways. Some rely on pigmented cells that reflect a color by selectively removing wavelengths from ambient light, …

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