Male broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) displaying threat colouration to another male (not seen). The bands of black and white are used to intimidate other males during the breeding season. Cuttlefish can rapidly change the colour of their skin by dilating or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores. This cuttlefish preys largely on crustaceans,which it catches with a quick strike with its two tentacles (not seen). These are usually kept hidden amongst its eight arms,as here. This cuttlefish is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It may reach a length of around 45 centimetres. Photographed off Indonesia | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Douwma, Georgette |
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