Camouflage by integumentary wetting in bark bugs.

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Unlike most insect integuments, the body surfaces of certain bark-inhabiting bugs are wettable. A thin film of water reduces the reflectivity of the insect, resulting in a close match with the wettable bark upon which it rests. Wettability probably aids in concealing the insects from predators.
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Authors Silberglied, R;Aiello, A;
Journal science (new york, ny)
Year 1980
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