Biology
Mimicry and Camouflage in Tropical Rainforest Insects
Quick fact
Some tropical rainforest insects are so perfectly camouflaged that they resemble bird droppings, dead leaves, or even twigs, fooling not only birds but also experienced researchers.
Why this is interesting
Walk through a tropical rainforest and you might brush past a leaf that is actually an insect. How do these masters of disguise pull off such perfect illusions?