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Chameleon comprehension questions

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  • When do chameleons change color?
    Blend in with habitat/attract mates/warn enemies/warm up/cool down
  • Why does the brain send messages to pigment cells?
    To make the cells bigger or smaller, which causes the chameleon to change colors
  • Where are the special pigment cells?
    underneath the outer layer of see-through cells
  • Where do chameleons live?
    Mostly in rain forests and deserts of Africa
  • What foods do chameleons eat?
    Insects/crickets
  • What color pigments may mix to make the chameleon purple?
    Red and blue pigments
  • When is pigment from different cells released?
    When the brain tells cells to get bigger or smaller
  • Why do chameleons have panoramic vision?
    Their eyes can move in two directions at once
  • How many species of chameleon exist?
    Over 150
  • How fast does a chameleon’s tongue move?
    15 miles per hour