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What inspired Leonardo da Vinci's sketches of flying machines?
What inspired Leonardo da Vinci's sketches of flying machines?
- The eye-like patterns on some butterfly wings
- The flight patterns of birds (correct)
- The transparency of butterfly wings
- The camouflage abilities of certain animals
How do glasswing butterflies protect themselves?
How do glasswing butterflies protect themselves?
- By displaying eye-like patterns on their wings
- By blending into backgrounds with their wing colors
- By being almost completely transparent due to special wing structures (correct)
- By mimicking the colors of other poisonous butterflies
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the glasswing butterfly's transparency?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the glasswing butterfly's transparency?
- It helps the butterfly avoid detection by predators
- It provides protection from birds that might eat them
- It inspires the development of invisible cloaking technology (correct)
- It allows the butterfly to blend into its surroundings
What application have scientists found for research into the glasswing butterfly's wings?
What application have scientists found for research into the glasswing butterfly's wings?
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Which of the following statements about butterflies is NOT supported by the text?
Which of the following statements about butterflies is NOT supported by the text?
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What is the unique ability of the gecko that sets it apart from most other animals?
What is the unique ability of the gecko that sets it apart from most other animals?
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What did the researchers do to test the geckos' ability to see color in low-light conditions?
What did the researchers do to test the geckos' ability to see color in low-light conditions?
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What potential application is mentioned regarding the understanding of the gecko's eye structure?
What potential application is mentioned regarding the understanding of the gecko's eye structure?
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What is the axolotl's most impressive ability?
What is the axolotl's most impressive ability?
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What is unique about the axolotl's genome compared to other animals?
What is unique about the axolotl's genome compared to other animals?
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