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Most conspicuous colors. Colors of animals adapted to their necessities. 



It causes it to appear smaUer / therefore these colors 

 are most suitable for stout persons. 



1785 What effect do white and light-colored dresses have upon the size 

 of the figure ? 



They cause it to appear larger. 



178Q What effect do large patterns in dress make f 



They make the figure look shorter. 



1787 What is the effect of narrow longitudinal stripes in dress t 



They add to the apparent height of the figure. 



1788 What is the effect of fwrizontal stripes ? 



The effect of horizontal stripes is opposed to that of 

 longitudinal, and under every condition they are un- 

 graceful. 



1789 What colors are most conspicuous in battle f 



It has been found by numerous observations that red 

 is the most fatal color, and the least fatal is a light grey. 



1790 What curious provision for the protection of animals does nature 

 appear to make ? 



She appears to have adapted the color of the creature 

 to its haunts in such a way as tends to preserve it from 

 injury. Caterpillars and insects which feed on leaves 

 are generally of the color of the leaves. As long as 

 they remain still, it is almost impossible to distinguish 

 the grasshopper from the herbage on which it rests. 



1791 What curious change is noticed in the color of animals inhabiting 

 the Arctic regions f 



During the snows of winter, foxes, hares, and some 

 varieties of birds are white ; when the ground is free 

 from snow in summer, they are of a 'brown color. 



