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Dr.GH



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(Permalink) Posted: Aug. 02 2012,09:15   

Quote (OgreMkV @ Aug. 02 2012,05:11)
Wouldn't it be better to do that "experiment" on some organism with even a hint of self-awareness?  I'm pretty sure a moth doesn't know what color it is, nor does it particularly care.

Actually moths do attempt to blend in with their backgrounds. It is called voluntary crypsis.

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