CULTURESt. Louis Post-Dispatch·1h ago
Butterfly wing patterns may trick predators with motion illusions
AI TLDR · GEMINI
Research suggests that contrasting wing patterns on butterflies create motion illusions that confuse predators regarding the insect's speed and direction.
Contrasting patterns can create misleading motion signals, making it hard for predators to judge a butterfly's speed and direction.
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