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How do chamaleons change their color? Which part of the body supports this.

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Chameleon have specialized cells known as chromatophores responsible for color change. They are distributed in three layers beneath the outer transparent skin. These chromatophores have pigments, which are responsible for the different colors shown by chameleon. According to the distribution of pigments the intensity of color varies.

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