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why do zebras have stripe?

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:26 pm
by dkimtonf
Just wondering if anyone knows what purpose stripes would have for the zebra plecos? Does it allow them to camoflauge better in fast moving water among rocks?

Re: why do zebras have stripe?

Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:21 pm
by Fern
That's a good question! I would assume its a camouflage....

Re: why do zebras have stripe?

Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 12:34 pm
by vanillarum
It's to differentiate them from the spotted leopard plecos !!