Coloration

Episode 2

Junior Naturalist Patrice explains how coloration is a structural adaptation that helps animals and plants survive in their environment. She joins Senior Naturalist Dave Erler to examine the coloration of the great horned owl. We take an up-close look at the skunk. Von and Marrissa visit with wildlife photographer John Green and learn how color plays a role in photography.

Coloration

Episode 2

Coloration

The color of an organism is a structural adaptation that helps it survive. In nature, plants and animals use color and patterns in different ways.
Click on the choices below to find out how color helps organisms survive!

Deceptive Coloration – Is seeing really believing? Some organisms have coloration patterns that can trick other organisms.

Advertising Coloration – Some organisms just want attention! Advertising coloration helps them get noticed.