Cuttlefish: From camo to tuxedo in less than a second
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 16:00
in Biology & Nature
Cuttlefish have the amazing ability to instantly change their color and body pattern so they can hide from predators or, alternatively, broadcast their presence to potential mates. A new study shows just how good these animals (relatives of octopus and squid) are at this quick change routine.