University of Geneva researchers studied panther chameleons . The study found that the animals can see ultraviolet light and use it to camouflage themselves from predators. Crystals allow the lizard to shift rapidly from efficient camouflage to spectacular mating displays and also protect it from overheating .
University of Geneva researchers studied panther chameleons . They found the reptiles are capable of rearranging crystals inside specialised skin cells called iridophores to change colour . Crystals allow the lizard to shift rapidly from efficient camouflage to spectacular mating displays and also protect it from overheating .