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November 12, 2020

Zebra Coloration Messes With Fly Eyes

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Today's Nerdy Curio is brought to you by 60-Second Science. Horseflies misjudge landing on zebra patterns compared with solid grey or black surfaces, which provides evidence for why evolution came up with the black and white pattern.

-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Aired November 10, 2020

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