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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Eminent scientists such as Darwin, Wallace, and Bates examined natural mimicry for over a century.
Chapter 2: In nature, mimicry serves both defensive and predatory purposes and behaviors.
Chapter 3: Much still remains unknown about how mimicry and camouflage develop at the biological level exactly.
Chapter 4: Camouflage and mimicry have exerted a major influence on art and artists.
Chapter 5: Early efforts to deploy military camouflage during World War I drew direct inspiration from the natural world.
Chapter 6: World War II revealed that for effective camouflage, texture is more crucial than color alone.
Chapter 7: Military camouflage science is more prominent and popular than ever.
Description
Dazzled and Deceived (2009) explores the fascinating phenomenon of camouflage and mimicry in nature, where animals act like leaves and harmless prey look like ferocious predators. These blinks examine how the science of camouflage has influenced not only artistic expression but also how humans fight and win wars.
Who Should Listen
- Biology lovers
- Artists looking for inspiration
- Fans of military history