How does water depth affect color and how might that affect how organisms are colored?
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In shallow water, more light can penetrate, resulting in a bluer appearance due to the absorption of longer wavelengths. In deeper water, less light penetrates, causing a shift towards darker, more monochromatic colors. Show more…
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