How a biological version of rock-paper-scissors determines if lizard colors are maintained or lost

Two new studies into lizard colors reveal how one species maintains its colorful diversity while others are losing their ...
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New Study Explains Lizard Colors Through the Rock-Paper-Scissors Game

Three near-identical U.S. lizards have kept their identities for millions of years in a way that researchers compare to the ...
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Side-splotched lizards' rock-paper-scissors mating strategy rooted in genetics

The side-splotched lizard (*Uta stansburiana*) is a common reptile found in California, United States. In spring, the color ...
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The gecko’s most astounding maneuver has nothing to do with its sticky feet

Geckos would definitely medal in a contest for nature’s best feet. The lizard’s sticky toes, covered in tiny hairs, mean it can climb across ceilings in a fantastic feat of evolution. But scientists ...