AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Colour change is determined by such environmental factors as light and temperature as well as by emotions-such as fright and the emotions associated with victory or defeat in battle with another chameleon. Many chameleons can assume a green, yellow, cream, or dark brown coloration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chameleons do use camouflage, the ability to blend into their surroundings, to hide from predators such as snakes and birds. But in general, they rely on their natural state color, a greenish-brown, to blend in.

Detailed explanation-3: -Predators. Chameleons are commonly known to use their color change to camouflage themselves from their predators, specifically birds and snakes. Chameleons will change color to avoid predators either by matching their background to “blend in”, or disrupt their body’s outline.

Detailed explanation-4: -Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense mechanism or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings.