This individual is showing off one of the most incredible camouflage adaptations in the animal kingdom. Thanks to specialized cells in their skin, the European common cuttlefish is able to change its shape, texture and color patterning to seamlessly blend into the surrounding environment. In addition to acting as camouflage, the cuttlefish can also expand and contract the structures in their skin in order to communicate with other cuttlefish or predators. Video taken at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Watch a cuttlefish transform into a leaf and a coral to hunt its prey 🐙🍃 In this new video footage, cuttlefish show off their dazzling camouflage techniques, such as creating stripes that move over their bodies or mimicking non-threatening objects Tap ink to learn more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467711-watch-a-cuttlefish-transform-into-a-leaf-and-a-coral-to-hunt-its-prey/ #cuttlefish, #camouflage, #animalbehaviour, #coral, #disguise, #hunting, #cephalopods, #ocean, #marine, | New S

A cuttlefish’s skin isn’t the only part of its body that’s subject to change. The pupil will change shape in different lighting conditions. Under bright light conditions a cuttlefish displays a distinctive W-shaped pupil. However, in darkness the pupil becomes large and circular. Full contraction takes less than 1 second. #SealifeSaturday by 🦑 🎥 by Hunting For Paradise | Science Channel

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Cuttlefish can't see color, but they can see polarized light that's invisible to humans! Their W-shaped pupils control the intensity of light that enters the eye, aiding in their ability to determine what their surroundings look like when changing their coloring to blend in. Swim over to watch the camouflage in action: https://bit.ly/3tFIHtl | Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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