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structural color

Scope: general ecology
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Definition

Colors produced by light-scattering nanostructures rather than pigment absorption

Related Terms (2)

light-scatteringiridescence

Publications (1)

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Two sides of the same wing: ventral scales enhance dorsal wing color in the butterfly Speyeria mormonia

2023Journal of Experimental Biologycentral

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