The Horrible Reason Rolly Pollies are Sometimes Blue

The video explores Roly Polies, terrestrial isopods that can turn blue due to iridoviruses. These viruses cause color changes through structural color, not pigments. The arrangement of viruses in cells affects light reflection, leading to color changes. Iridoviruses can cause lethal patent infections or more common covert infections. They impact various species, including bees, and understanding them could help prevent outbreaks.

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