Biology Forum Zoology Discussion Color Change

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    • #12416
      nova707
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      Can anybody explain to me the process in which an animal changes its color either completely or just a shade?

    • #95881
      JackBean
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      There are plenty mechanisms, at least pick some order…

    • #95883
      kolean
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      Most will be by a signaling mechanism. Mutations can also cause color changes, but those are permanent and not part of the normal function. Then again, transposons could cause changes that are part of the normal function of the animal. Mmmmmm. . . . yes, try to be more specific. Give an example.

    • #96738
      jwalin
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      how does a chaemilion change its color?
      as in what happens?
      i mean okay there has to be some signalling processess but then what do they trigger and how are these signals thamselves triggered?

    • #96743
      JackBean
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    • #96746
      jwalin
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      that was helpful.
      but then how
      i got it

      oh that was easy

    • #96916
      Segundo
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      I believe cephalopods change colour by expanding and contracting vesicles (sacks) containing coloured fluid.

    • #96946
      mith
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      I think they’re chromophore

    • #97031
      MischelS
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      Yes there are many animal but some of animal of reptile family have nature to change there body colors.
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chameleon#Change_of_color
      I am also sending the link,i hope its helpful for you.

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