Table 2.

How the flicker fusion effect might reduce predation.

function	how this is achieved
camouflage the moving prey	the uniform coloration from blurring helps prey match general features of their background, and enhances concealment [19,30]
alter the perception of motion	the change in appearance during movement alters the prey's perceived speed or trajectory, making it difficult to capture [18,30]
hide the final resting location	a sudden change in appearance from the moving to the static prey pattern makes it difficult for a predator to locate resting prey [17,22,29]
deter predators	a sudden change in appearance caused by the flicker fusion effect may cause the attacking predator to show neophobia or hesitate, giving the prey an increased opportunity to escape