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Nature 447, 148 (10 May 2007) | doi:10.1038/447148a; Published online 9 May 2007
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Science in culture: Hidden talent
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Many moth species spend the day resting on tree trunks, where they can be remarkably difficult to spot. Their camouflage comprises a number of aspects, including matching the background colour (crypsis) and using disruptive patterns that make it harder to distinguish the moth's outline.
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