7. Anatomy, Physics, and Evolution of Structural Colors

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. I. Perception and Measurements
5. 1. Color Perception 1
6. 2. Quantifying Colors 41
7. 3. Analyzing Colors 90
8. 4. Effects of Light Environment on Color Communication 148
9. II. Mechanisms of Production
10. 5. Mechanics of Carotenoid-Based Coloration 175
11. 6. Mechanics of Melanin-Based Coloration 243
12. 7. Anatomy, Physics, and Evolution of Structural Colors 295
13. 8. Mechanics of Uncommon Colors: Pterins, Porphyrins, and Psittacofulvins 354
14. 9. Cosmetic and Adventitious Colors 399
15. III. Controls and Regulation of Expression
16. 10. Hormonal Control of Coloration 429
17. 11. Genetic Basis of Color Variation in Wild Birds 469
18. 12. Environmental Regulation of Ornamental Coloration 507
19. Acknowledgments 561
20. Contributors 565
21. Species Index 569
22. Subject Index 581