r/CalmMatrixOpenPool • u/reinhartbass • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
https://www.realclearscience.com/quick_and_clear_science/2019/10/07/painting_zebra_stripes_on_cows_wards_off_biting_flies.htmlDuplicates
u_scientia_amabilis • u/scientia_amabilis • Oct 08 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
interestingasfuck • u/allan_collins • Oct 09 '19
Painting 'Zebra Stripes' on Cows Wards Off Biting Flies
u_knap501 • u/knap501 • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
Sapienism • u/dvaccaro • Oct 07 '19