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Nature's mood rings: How chameleons really change color

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Scientists learn new things everyday. Things that scientists have believed for years, sometimes even decades can be discovered false with investigation. Chameleons and their "camouflage" skin is one of those discoveries. Deep Look explores the science behind chameleon skin.

They found that chameleon's have salt crystals made from guanine underneath their skin. What are these salt crystals called?

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