Coloration

The Role of Color on the Reef

Introduction

Fish vision Rods and cones Broad color spectrum UV visual sensitivity communication technique

Fish Coloration The Role of the Environment in Coloration Juvenile to adult color change (does color serve a different purpose) Polymorphism Patterns Specific colors Color changing Bioluminescence Roles of Colors Protection Against Predation warning colors camoflauge Mate Selection

Coral Coloration The role of the Environment on coloration Symbiotic relationship with algae Fluorescent proteins Cyan Green Yellow Red Purple-blue Chromo-red Coral Bleaching- mainly focus on effects of lack of color

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