Squid and octopus switch on camouflage

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Squid and octopus switch on camouflage

Postby Nails » Nov 13th, '11, 19:34

Scientists have discovered how two marine creatures are able to rapidly "switch" their colours - from transparent to reddish brown.

The species, an octopus and a squid, use their adaptable camouflage to cope with changing light conditions in the deep ocean.

The creatures' skins respond light that deep-sea predators produce to illuminate their prey.

The findings are reported in the journal Current Biology

continued here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/15654086
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Re: Squid and octopus switch on camouflage

Postby M Paul Lloyd » Nov 13th, '11, 20:37

Now you see me, now you......................... don't really want to? Image :mrgreen:

Nice one Nails. ;)
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