Most vertebrate skin appendages—hair, feathers, and scales—develop in a pattern dictated by the interaction of functionally ... About a decade ago, Milinkovitch noticed that the scales on the ...

Reptiles are fascinating creatures ... blue, and yellow scales, often with additional spots or stripes. These patterns are ...

Reptiles in open habitats evolved brighter colors over time. This helped them reflect sunlight and survive climate change.

Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter coloration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown ...

Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter colouration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The results suggest that ...