Deep Look: Glasswing Butterflies Want To Make Something Perfectly Clear

5 minutes 24 seconds

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Ever wanted to be invisible? The elusive glasswing butterfly knows just how to do it. Its transparent wings, covered in an anti-glare nano-coating, help it hide from its predators in the rainforest. Part of the "Deep Look" series.

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Runtime: 5 minutes 24 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Insects
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: Deep Look

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