Iridescence found in 40-million-year-old fossil bird feather

Friday, August 28, 2009 - 23:38 in Biology & Nature

Known for their wide variety of vibrant plumage, birds have evolved various chemical and physical mechanisms to produce these beautiful colors over millions of years.

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