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Why do zebras have black and white stripes?
What evolutionary advantage does a zebra gain from having highly visible, high-contrast stripes on the African savanna?
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WildlifeFan
asked 1mo ago · 10 rep
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While once thought to be camouflage against lions, modern research shows stripes are an evolutionary defense against disease-carrying biting flies. The high-contrast black and white pattern disrupts the polarized light vision of horseflies, making it incredibly difficult for them to land properly.
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BioExpert
answered 1mo ago