Abstract 'Dazzle coloration'describes a wide variety of high-contrast patterns allegedly
providing protection against attack during motion. Previous research falls into three broad …

Background matching is perhaps the most ubiquitous form of defensive camouflage in the
animal kingdom, an adaptive strategy that relies on the visual resemblance between a prey …

Highlights•Human detection time was examined on a greyscale computer-based search
task.•Detection differences were not due to background information content or variance.•The …

Background matching camouflage enables animals to evade detection with colours and
patterns that resemble and blend into the environment. Effective concealment can, however …

Camouflage is a widespread and well-studied anti-predator strategy, yet identifying which
patterns provide optimal protection in any given scenario remains challenging. Besides the …

Avoiding detection is vital for the survival of many animals. Factors extrinsic to animals, such
as the visual complexity of the background, have been shown to impede the detection of …

Camouflage expressed by animals is an adaptation to local environments that certain
animals express to maximize survival and fitness. Animals at higher latitudes change their …

Iridescence is a taxonomically widespread form of structural coloration that produces often
intense hues that change with the angle of viewing. Its role as a signal has been …

Background-matching camouflage is a well-established strategy to reduce detection, but
implementing this on heterogeneous backgrounds is challenging. For prey with fixed color …

Simple Summary Most animals blend well into their natural environment, which protects
them from predators. However, in captive environments, animals are often exposed, which …