Lizard Augrabies know how to use optical weapons

Biologists from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia have discovered that flat lizard Augrabies use optical weapons.

Lizard Augrabies. (Source: Internet ).

Unlike other reptiles, this lizard has the ability to protect its living space and fight very sophisticated enemies.

Their bodies have vivid colors that contain many photosensitive organs that can absorb ultraviolet rays. In particular, each male Augrabies lizard has an array of skin on his neck that is able to reflect very strong ultraviolet rays, helping to convey information about their health and status.

Behavioral signaling studies have shown that the throat patches of stronger males reflect clear and stronger ultraviolet rays than weaker males. In addition, flat lizards Augrabies are three times more sensitive to ultraviolet rays than similar species.

By classifying colors on the neck, smaller ones will have to retreat to avoid the possibility of losing when competing for territory. Besides, this color also helps children find partners with better fertility.