Why do chameleons change color? What is the reason?

Introduction: I always thought that chameleons would paint all over their bodies to change their colors. However, the latest research shows that the chameleon displays the color of the whole visible spectrum by adjusting the nanocrystals in the skin, which leads to light diffraction and discoloration.

What is a chameleon? The chameleon originated in Africa and is a cold-blooded animal whose main food is insects. The chameleon is a fickle arboreal reptile. He is essentially a "master of disguise". In order to avoid the invasion of natural enemies and get close to prey, this reptile often inadvertently changes its body color and then puts itself in the surrounding environment. They are lizards that live in trees. Most of them are only 20 cm to 30 cm long, and the largest chameleon is no more than 60 cm long. The chameleon climbs very slowly. Often take the first step today and continue to take the second step the next day. Interestingly, the slow chameleon actually feeds on jumping insects.

Second, the reason why the chameleon changes color is that the chameleon can change color because there are seven kinds of color-changing cells in its skin tissue. In this way, it can change its color and disguise itself with the change of environment and environmental factors such as light intensity and temperature, so as to capture food more safely and easily. Chameleons change the color of their bodies, which is a way to protect themselves. In case of danger, it will become the same color as the surrounding trees, grass, bark and so on. It is difficult for the enemy to find himself. According to the latest findings of animal experts, chameleons change their body color not only for camouflage, but also for changing their body color. Another important function is to realize the information transmission between chameleons, which is convenient for communication with peers, equivalent to human language, thus expressing the intention of chameleons.

Therefore, in order to show his dominant position in the territory, the male chameleon showed bright colors in the face of similar demonstrations invading the territory. When it meets a suitor it doesn't like, the female chameleon will refuse, and then her body will turn dark and show flashing red spots. In addition, when the chameleon wants to provoke disputes and attacks, the body color will become very black.