Why do zebras have stripes? They've proved to be a no fly zone for flies
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A study finds that the stripes set up an optical illusion that disrupts the expected pattern of movement the fly experiences as it approaches the zebra
Zebra's stripes are a no fly zone for flies
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Why do zebras have stripes? Scientists have the answer, Science
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The function of zebra stripes
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Photographs of (a) Plains zebra, (b) Grevy's zebra, (c) Mountain zebra
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Hind gut hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Insects, Free Full-Text
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Zebra's stripes are a no fly zone for flies
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The function of zebra stripes
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Why the zebra got its stripes: to deter flies from landing on it, Evolution
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Why do zebras have stripes? Perhaps to dazzle away flies - Times of India
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Why do zebras have stripes? They've proved to be a no fly zone for flies
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Zebra stripes are not black and white, Science
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Zebra Hunting. All You Need to Know About Zebra Hunts.
Why do zebras have stripes? - Quora
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Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? - NWF
How the Zebra Got Its Stripes, Book by Léo Grasset, Official Publisher Page
Plains Zebra National Geographic
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