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Many sea creatures have dark backs and pale undersides. When they're swimming, predators (or prey) below them will have a hard time seeing their white fronts against the light coming from above, while predators (or prey) that are above them will have a hard time seeing their dark backs against the dark water below them. This is a form of countershading.
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Why do penguins have a black and white coat?
they are black and white because preditors from the bottom see white when they look up and a penguins belly is white. Then preditors from the top see black and penguins backs are BLACK
Why do penguins have black and white colour?
thats how god made them.
What kind of spider is black with a white heart shaped spot on its back?
Jeweled spiders are white with red spots on their backs. They come in a variety of different colors and are very beautiful.
What is the small flightless black and white sea bird is?
Penguins are the only flightless seabirds alive today.
How does white coat on body helps penguins to live in its habitat?
The white and black on a penguins body helps them to camouflage. for example if a shark is on top of a penguin all they will see is black as though it is the sea floor(which is dark if you didn't know!) but if a shark is under neath them all they will see is white so it will act as though it is the light from the surface
Why do penguins have a black and white coat?
they are black and white because preditors from the bottom see white when they look up and a penguins belly is white. Then preditors from the top see black and penguins backs are BLACK
What are tuxedo-wearing birds?
No birds wear a tuxedo, but with their white fronts and black sides and backs, some kinds of penguins look like they're wearing tuxedos.
Do any penguins have black bellies and black backs?
No penguin species has a black belly and black back. The white belly with darker back is an environmental adaptation. The white front makes it harder for predators to see penguins when they are swimming.
Are normal penguins black or white?
normal penguins are black and white
What is the difference between emperor penguins and penguins?
The similarities between the Emperor Penguin and the Tufted Puffin are black overcoats and white bellies. They normally stay and nest in huge numbers.
Are penguins black?
Black and White
Why are peguins black and white?
penguins are black and white because the colors atract mates so penguins can reproduce
What colors are penguins?
they are black n white Typically, penguins do have a black head and back, but a white belly. Some kinds of Penguins also do have bright yellow parts in their face.
Are penguins black and white?
Mostly.
How does the feature of penguins body covering that protects it from its predator and environment?
Most penguins have white bellies and black backs so that when you look at them from above or below underwater they bend in. Their feathers also trap air bubbles which provide insulation from the cold.
What color is the penguins?
penguins tummy's are white the rest of there body is black.
What black and white birds make their home in Antarctica?
Penguins.
