Nature’s Deception: The Metamorphic Camouflage of the Giant Swallowtail Chrysalis
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The Giant Swallowtail Chrysalis can resemble a small twig or branch, helping it blend into the plant to which it is attached. This form of camouflage helps protect the chrysalis from predators while it undergoes metamorphosis.
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Nature’s Deception: The Metamorphic Camouflage of the Giant Swallowtail Chrysalis
Focus stack 45 images.
The Giant Swallowtail Chrysalis can resemble a small twig or branch, helping it blend into the plant to which it is attached. This form of camouflage helps protect the chrysalis from predators while it undergoes metamorphosis.
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© All Rights Reserved All Photos contained within this page are ©Raul Zaldivar 2023, unless otherwise noted, may not be copied, downloaded, blogged, distributed, or reproduced in any form without the express written consent of Raul Zaldivar.
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