Tuesday, 7 August 2018

Researchers solved mystery of clownfish coloration

(University of Turku) The anemonefish is more familiarly known as the clownfish, as its bright coloration reminds of the face painting of a clown. The striking and unique coloration consists of white stripes on an orange background, but its biological function has remained a mystery thus far. Now, a study by the researchers of the University of Turku and the University of Western Australia has revealed new information on the coloration of the fish.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://ift.tt/2ng3wbI

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