✗ The myth everyone repeats
Chameleons can change their skin colour to perfectly blend in with whatever environment they're in for camouflage.
✓ What is actually true
While chameleons can change colour dramatically, it's primarily for communication and thermoregulation, not for blending into surroundings. They often change to bright colours that stand out. The colour-changing ability works through specialised cells called chromatophores. Recent research shows chameleons are not particularly good at hiding despite their reputation.
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