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(From Penelopy) Marine Life: Side-swimming bottom feeding Flounder, Peacock Flounder, Mimic Octopus, Wonderpus Octopus

Mammals: Artic Fox, Artic Hare, Barren Ground Caribou, Ermine and Ptarmigan

Reptiles and Insects: Chameleon, Goldenrod Crab Spider, Peron's Tree Frog, Golden Tortoise Beetle

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What animals change color to match surroundings?

Chameleons don't change color to match their environment. Rather, they change color as a response to mood, temperature, health, communication, and light. As the seasons change, the Arctic fox changes the color of its coat. In the spring and summer, it has a dark coat to match the brown dirt in its environment. In fall and winter, it turns white to match the surrounding snow. Cuttlefish have the ability to change color too. It can generate a wide range of colors and interesting patterns. By perceiving the color of a backdrop and constricting the right combination of its chromatophores, the cuttlefish can blend in with all sorts of surroundings.


What might happen if an animal with camouflage in its environment moved into a different area?

It depends. The ability to camouflage can mean an animal, like a fish, has the ability to change it's skin color and texture to match it's surroundings. Certain types of fish like porgys or hairy blennys and squid and octopus can instantly change color to match any backround they move to. In the case of an animal that always looks the same and cannot change it's color (like a moth whose wings are colored to match his 'natural' environment such as tree bark), would bcome vulnerable to predators if it were to land on the side of a white barn because it would be seen and therefore become easy prey for an insect eating bird.


What is the function of camouflage in the wild?

Camouflage is the process of blending into the background. It only works if the predator hunts by looking - animals who hunt by sound or smell are not fooled by camouflage! Many animals have color patterns which match the environment in which they live. If they freeze against this background, they blend in and are harder to see.


What spider walks sideways and changes color?

The crab spider is known to walk sideways and can change color to match its surroundings through a process called physiological color change. This ability helps the spider camouflage itself and ambush its prey more effectively.


What changes occur in the functions of an animal's body when it hibernates?

During hibernation, an animal's metabolic rate decreases significantly to conserve energy. Its heart rate and breathing slow down, and the body temperature drops to match the external environment. This state of reduced activity allows the animal to survive on stored fat reserves until food becomes more plentiful.

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What is the word to describe an animal which changes it 's colour to match the background?

camouflage


Does a bullfrog change color to match the background?

yes


How can you find out whether an animal can change its color to match its background?

camouflage yes because if you cant camouflage your self like a lizard can then you will probably get ate or killed by the predator or person or animal that likes to eat that animal.


Do bullfrogs change color to match the background?

It should ask "Is there" not their. Honestly.


Do flounder fish change color to match background?

yes they can and they can also fly and eat small frogs


How can you find out whether an animal can change its color to match its backround?

yes. some lizards can


What is an adaptation that disguises an organism?

Camouflage: When an animal adapts to the surrounding environment and changes its coloration to match the environment.


What happens when you choose a color for the page color button?

When you choose a color for the page color button, the background of the page will change to the selected color. This allows you to customize the look of your document and make it more visually appealing or match your preferences.


How does lipstick that changes to match your skin tone work?

Lipstick that changes to match your skin tone works through a chemical reaction with the pH levels of your skin, causing the color to adjust and complement your natural tones.


Who is the brunette in the home depot Glidden color match commercial?

The brunette in the Home Depot Glidden color match commercial is actress and model, Kelsey Lynn. She is featured prominently in the ad, showcasing the color matching capabilities of Glidden paint. Kelsey has appeared in various advertisements and has a background in commercial acting.


Does Bushtec offer exact color match?

Yes Bustec offer a exact color match. The made the color match to match last years model.


Can moths change there color to the background behind them?

We had one in the bathroom that changed it's color to match the mirror frame. The frame is black with gold specks. Then it flew onto the wall and again changed to match the wall's color (beige). I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes!