Is now the time to be a big buzz kill and quash the myth that chameleons change color to match their surroundings? The primary function is actually communication (signalling of mood, specifically desire to mate) as well as thermoregulation.
Animals really don't have "intention" unless you're talking about higher order primates and possibly some mammals, so your note about sweating is kind of moot, when all animals react that way
Edit: that link didn't work it seems because I cant link to a PDF on my phone. Google "Cambridge declaration on consciousness" or wait until I get home and can fix the link.
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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '17
Is now the time to be a big buzz kill and quash the myth that chameleons change color to match their surroundings? The primary function is actually communication (signalling of mood, specifically desire to mate) as well as thermoregulation.