Broadclub cuttlefish camouflaged. This cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) uses its well developed eyes (upper left & right) to detect danger. It can then instantly modify its skin colouring and pattern. This behaviour is also used as a form of communication and to confuse prey. This camouflaging is possible as the skin contains colour cells or chromatophores. Changing their size darkens or lightens the skin,producing an almost infinite range of colours and patterns. It feeds on shrimp and prawns using two tentacles,which are hidden among its eight arms (centre). Photographed in Malaysia | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Oldfield, Matthew |
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