Module 14: "Color in Nature"
  Lecture 38: "Color in- signalling"
 

Warning (Defensive Color)

Coral Snake warns Zebra Crossing

Plate 6 Warning against other predators

Warning coloration is usually bright and prominent. The bright prominent colors appear to warn the opponent. It is a defensive system to warn the predator not to attack. The color of Coral Snake (plate 6) seems to scare others by the dazzling color combination. Zebra crossing (plate 6) warns pedestrian before crossing the road.

Sand dune Breaking waves Spiral Shell

Plates 7 Nature’s Pattern

Nature is rich with pattern (plates 7) that adorned the environment. Such patterns we discover all around us- tree-bark, stones, sand dunes, shells, river-flow, waves, etc. Each time the natural pattern exhibits its variations and possibility of further creation.