In ancient Greece, Aristotle (384–322 BC) commented on the colour-changing abilities, both for camouflage and … See more

As there is a lack of evidence for camouflage in the fossil record, studying the evolution of camouflage strategies is very difficult. Furthermore, camouflage traits must be both adaptable (provide a fitness gai… See more

Camouflage can be achieved by different methods, described below. Most of the methods help to hide against a background; but mimesis and motion dazzle protect without hiding. Methods may be applied on their own o… See more

Ship camouflage was occasionally used in ancient times. Philostratus (c. 172–250 AD) wrote in his Imagines that Mediterranean pirate ships could be painted blue-gray for concealment. Vegetius (c. 360–400 AD) says that "… See more

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• Darwin, Charles (1859). On the Origin of Species. John Murray. Reprinted 1… See more

• Behrens, Roy R. (2002). False Colors: Art, Design and Modern Camouflage. Bobolink Books. ISBN 0-9713244-0-9.
• Behrens, Roy R. (2009). Camoupedia: A Compendium of Research on Art, Architecture and Camouflag… See more