How do hunting marlin avoid each others’ swords? #biology #science

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​ Ten seconds before it charges, a marlin “turns on” its stripes. Then, when the attack is done, the marlin dials the contrast back down. Layers of colorful cells in their skin rapidly change shape to create the strong pattern.
Read the article: https://www.science.org/content/article/watch-marlin-flash-bright-stripes-deadly-strike
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