Changku Kang
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Changku Kang is an evolutionary biologist whose research illuminates the hidden world of animal coloration and antipredator defenses. His work centers on understanding how visual signals—particularly color patterns—evolve under selective pressures from predators. In his highly cited 2017 study on moths, Kang demonstrated that body size critically influences the evolution of hidden, contrasting color signals in cryptic prey. By showing that larger moths are more likely to display these startling signals, he provided key evidence that such traits function as effective antipredator strategies, not merely as incidental byproducts. This work, with 56 citations, has reshaped our understanding of how prey balance camouflage with active defense. Kang’s broader contributions include exploring the sensory ecology of predator-prey interactions, revealing how animals exploit visual biases to survive. His research is notable for integrating behavioral experiments with phylogenetic analyses, offering a comprehensive view of signal evolution. For students and researchers, Kang’s work exemplifies how asking fundamental questions about color and behavior can uncover the intricate strategies that shape biodiversity.
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- 1Body size affects the evolution of hidden colour signals in moths56 citations · 2017