A splash of colour!
The Redmap Team, 23 Apr 2018.
Decoration, display, warning, deception, camouflage…. colour is an important feature for fishes.
Mandarin fish (image: Rick Stuart-Smith)
Animals use colour for a variety of communication purposes, including to attract mates, parent-young communication, recognizing individuals, defending territories, exhibiting aggression, camouflage, and warnings... to read more about the role and importance of COLOUR, go HERE
