The colors of life: a world of nuances and functions

The green of leaves, the red of poppies, the pink of flamingos: nature abounds in colors and patterns with multiple functions. In "Les couleurs du vivant", biologist and CNRS researcher Jean-Michel Gibert explores the essential roles of these natural hues: camouflage, seduction, thermoregulation. Lʹouvrage reveals how genetics, pigment chemistry and the laws of physics shape this infinite palette, while offering illustrated examples accessible to an informed public.