Do killer whales camouflage

Answer 1

Yes, their camouflage makes them very well-known throughout the seas. The killer whale's black and white combination provides itself with a competitive edge making them dominant among sea predators. Under sunlit skies, an object that is uniformly hued will appear lighter dorsally and darker ventrally. By reversing the order and neutralizing the shading effects, the killer whale can counter-shade (dark-colored back and light-colored belly) thus helping the animal blend into its surrounding. Since its belly is light, creatures below the sea tend to look at it as part of the bright ocean surface. Additionally, its dark top will blend with the dark ocean depths when viewed by creatures above it. These applications make the killer whale a master of camouflage. The whale's white coloration - its white spots, white markings, and grey patches - is able to disorient and confuse its prey. If the whale were one solid color, prey would acknowledge that there is an obvious predator approaching. These aspects facilitate the lives of killer whales in dominating the waters.