TINTS OF VIBGYOR: ANIMAL PIGMENTS

TINTS of VIBGYOR: ANIMAL PIGMENTS is the fourth volume in the acclaimed TINTS of VIBGYOR series, exploring the science, evolution, and significance of colours in the animal kingdom. Edited by Dr. Priti Mathur, Dr. Sonia Chadha, Dr. Sayali Mukherjee, and Mr. Aryan Shukla, this book examines how animal pigments—such as melanin, carotenoids, and structural colours—arise, function, and interact with sunlight within the visible spectrum of VIBGYOR. More than visual beauty, colours are fundamental biological tools that regulate metabolism, adaptation, survival, and ecological interaction. Drawing on original research and the authors’ 18 copyrighted rules of colours in nature, the book traces the evolutionary journey of pigments from ancient life forms to modern animals. This volume offers valuable insights for students, researchers, and readers interested in biology, evolution, and the hidden science behind nature’s colours.