It helps these slow moving but very territorial and aggressive animals to communicate with one another across great distances.
Since chameleons do not change color to match their environment it is NOT related to camouflage. The basic 'resting colors' of many chameleons, as well as their shape and their way of moving, are adaptations that allow them to be unnoticed by predators.
It's an adaptation - because it enables the chameleon to camouflage itself so it can get close to its prey - or hide from its predators. Not all lizards have the ability to change colour.
Chameleons
It helps these slow moving but very territorial and aggressive animals to communicate with one another across great distances. Since chameleons do not change color to match their environment it is NOT related to camouflage. The basic 'resting colors' of many chameleons, as well as their shape and their way of moving, are adaptations that allow them to be unnoticed by predators. It's an adaptation - because it enables the chameleon to camouflage itself so it can get close to its prey - or hide from its predators. Not all lizards have the ability to change colour.
Chameleons camouflage by changing color, though that is not the only reason they change color. Chameleons change color with lighting, mood, and enviornment.
Chameleons, the little lizards that change color?
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Changing color when snow falls.
Changing color when snow falls
The organism you are referring to is likely a chameleon. Chameleons have specialized cells called chromatophores that allow them to change color to blend in with their surroundings or communicate with other chameleons. Changes in color can be influenced by factors such as temperature, light, and emotions.
Changing color when snow falls
Myth: Chameleons change color to match their environment. Chameleons don't change color to match their environment. Rather, they change color as a response to mood, temperature, health, communication, and light.
The ability to change fur color is called "camouflage" or "morphological color change." Some animals, such as chameleons or arctic foxes, have specialized cells in their skin or fur that allow them to change color to blend in with their environment for protection or hunting purposes.
An adaptation is an adjustment to a situation. Two related words to adaptation are transformation and modification. "Working the graveyard shift required an adaptation in my sleeping schedule."