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Color-Changing Lizards

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Color-Changing Lizards | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Have you ever wondered how lizards can change their skin color? In this project, you'll explore how two species of tropical lizards use their skin color to regulate their body temperature.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that lizards can change their skin color to regulate their body temperature.

Method & Materials

You will observe the color of the anole's skin when the temperature is in the ideal range, then lower the temperature to 70 degrees and observe the color of the anole's skin.
You will need an anole lizard, a terrarium and other equipment to house and care for the anole, a table lamp with an incandescent bulb, and a thermometer.

Results

The results of this experiment showed that when the temperature was lowered, the anole's skin changed from a dark brown to a light green. This suggests that the anole was using its skin color to regulate its body temperature.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting and unique because it explores how two species of tropical lizards use their skin color to regulate their body temperature.

Also Consider

Variations of this experiment could include observing the anole's skin color when the temperature is increased, or observing the skin color of a different species of lizard.

Full project details

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