University of Exeter.
public research university located in Exeter, United Kingdom
Butterfly wing patterns create motion illusions like barber pole
Research suggests that the bold, moving patterns on butterfly wings can distort predators’ perception of the insects’ speed and direction, making birds more likely to miss during aerial attacks. High-speed footage, bird-vision models and a volunteer tracking experiment support the proposed optical-illusion defense, which resembles the barber-pole effect.
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About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a research university in the West Country of England, with its main campus in Exeter, Devon. Its predecessor institutions, St Luke's College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively. These institutions formed the University of Exeter when it received its royal charter in 1955. In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon. ; this is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university.
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