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How a biological version of rock-paper-scissors determines if lizard colors are maintained or lost
Two new studies into lizard colors reveal how one species maintains its colorful diversity while others are losing their ancient colors. And the changes are being driven by the biological equivalent ...
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New study explains lizard colors through the rock-paper-scissors game
Three near-identical U.S. lizards have kept their identities for millions of years in a way that researchers compare to the game Rock-Paper-Scissors.
Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the hidden biology that makes this possible. By Carl Zimmer If you live in the ...
Nature expresses itself most vividly through colour, and lizards are among one of its most striking artists. From electric ...
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Lizard colors' genetic mating strategy revealed
The side-splotched lizard (*Uta stansburiana*) is a reptile commonly found in California, the United States. In spring, the ...
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