Superanimals - Modern Marvels of the Animal World
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Creating transparent displays for phones and laptops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about butterflies is NOT supported by the text?

    <p>All butterflies have the ability to become completely transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique ability of the gecko that sets it apart from most other animals?

    <p>It can see colors at night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the researchers do to test the geckos' ability to see color in low-light conditions?

    <p>They placed a tasty insect on a blue card and a salty insect on a gray card.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential application is mentioned regarding the understanding of the gecko's eye structure?

    <p>Creating special contact lenses that allow humans to see color in the dark.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the axolotl's most impressive ability?

    <p>Its ability to regenerate lost body parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the axolotl's genome compared to other animals?

    <p>It is ten times larger than a human's genome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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