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The iridescence of insects is due to structural coloration rather than pigmentation.

ScienceEntomologyOct 1, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the scientific explanation for why insects are iridescent, challenging common assumptions. It highlights a scientific study and its implications for understanding entomology.

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The iridescence of insects is due to structural coloration rather than pigmentation.
Parent: ScienceEntity: Insect IridescenceImpact: positiveDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: The explanation for insect iridescence

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The Real Reason Bugs Are Iridescent (It's Not What You Think). Via @whatdamath #Science 🔭🔬🧪🥼🧑‍🔬 #Entomology 🪲 youtu.be/vCktQKhjHMA?... The Real Reason Bugs Are Iride...
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The Real Reason Bugs Are Iridescent (It's Not What You Think). Via @whatdamath Science 🔭🔬🧪🥼🧑‍🔬 Entomology 🪲 https://youtu.be/vCktQKhjHMA?si=BvQy7t-Ct-FG6Zhb https://youtube.com/watch?v=vCktQKhjHMA&si=BvQy7t-Ct-FG6Zhb #Science Threads
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