NUS researchers discover what's behind the electric blue strip on local mangrove crab
The researchers believe this marks the first time a light absorbing and reflecting feature was documented on the exterior of an animal Read more at straitstimes.com.
The researchers discovered that it is the band's concave shape that focuses reflected light to enhance brightness. PHOTO: PETER TODD SINGAPORE – A black mangrove crab peers from a muddy bed of fallen leaves in Mandai Kechil, its striking cyan "monobr... [6932 chars]
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Source: The Straits Times
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