New research shows fossil skin can reveal color patterns in young Diplodocus, changing old ideas about sauropod appearance.

Color patterns seen in fish and other animals evolved to serve various purposes. Lagunatic Photo/iStock via Getty Images Plus A thought experiment can help visualize the challenge of achieving ...

A new study led by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) has found that visual signals, such as color patterns, are an important communications medium for anemonefish residing around ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Patterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog color patches, serve various biological functions, including temperature ...

How and why did diverse animal color patterns evolve? Explanations for pattern diversification typically emphasize the ecological forces that select for color patterns (e.g., camouflage or sexual ...

Because of their diversity, visual accessibility, and profound impact on the fitness of organisms in the wild, animal pigment patterns are one of the most fascinating traits found in nature. Although ...

In our newly published research in Science Advances, my student Ben Alessio and I propose a potential mechanism explaining how these distinctive patterns form—that could potentially be applied to ...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick predators into thinking they're more dangerous than they really are—and ...

Abstract: Flowers are familiar in virtual scenes, however, the design of flower patterns is still mainly done by hand. To produce a number of flower color patterns required by a large scene can be ...

Color theory is an essential principle in art, design, and psychology, influencing visual perception and emotional responses. While traditionally used to create harmonious compositions, color theory ...