Scientists discover how birds and dinosaurs evolved to dazzle with colourful displays

Iridescence is responsible for some of the most striking visual displays in the animal kingdom. Now, thanks to a new study of feathers from almost 100 modern bird species, scientists have gained new insights into how this colour diversity evolved.

Source: University of Bristol news - December 10, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news