The Stunning Clarity of the Elusive Glasswing Butterfly
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#547Q8)
A transparent episode of the KQED series Deep Look" examines the stunning clarity of the glasswing butterfly, their ability to become invisible in any situation and a natural anti-reflective feature that have interested scientists.
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