Chameleon turquoise, and purple. Chameleon skin has a superficial layer which contains pigments, and under the layer are cells with guanine crystals. Chameleons change colour by changing the space between the guanine crystals, which changes the wavelength of light reflected off the crystals which changes the colour of the skin. Colour change in chameleons has functions in camouflage, but most commonly in social signaling and in reactions to temperature and other conditions. The relative importance of these functions varies with the circumstances, as well as the species. Colour change signals a chameleon's physiological condition and intentions to other chameleons. Chameleons tend
Botafogo Reptiles Redlions by 10–0 and bringing the trophy back to Botafogo. Botafogo Reptiles The Botafogo Reptiles is a Beach American football team based in Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Formed in 1999 by a group of friends in order to have fun, the Reptiles grew quickly and today is the most successful beach football team of the country. In the last eight state championships, the Reptiles reached all finals and became a 5-time champion in 2002/2003/2004/2005/2008. The team went undefeated in three of the five titles. Since its foundation until the end of the season 2006, the Reptiles preceded 76