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A specific form of biological camouflage was named after its discoverer, Abbott Handerson Thayer (1849–1921). Thanks to what is known as counter-shading, common murres (Uria aalge) are much harder to spot in the water than on land. Since the side of the body facing the sunlight is darker than the side facing away from the light, such an animal appears flattened when viewed from the side. For other animals, particularly prey looking up at the common murre from below, its light coloring makes it less distinguishable against the bright sky; conversely, from above, its dark coloring makes it harder for a potential predator to distinguish it from the dark, deeper water.

 

Sápmi | Thayer | Norway | 2025 

Common murre (Uria aalge) in its breeding colony

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