The chromatophores can be opened quickly because they are controlled neurally: squid, cuttlefish and octopuses can change colors within milliseconds (Hanlon, 2007). Camouflage using chromatophores ...

Cuttlefish display a rich variety of different skin patterns in order to camouflage. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

On one occasion it even disguised its arms as swaying leaves of seagrass. Cuttlefish get their extraordinary camouflage abilities from cells called chromatophores. Each cuttlefish has around 10 ...

Giant cuttlefish off the coast of Australia, long known as masters of camouflage, can use their color-changing abilities in a remarkable act of sexual deception: smallish males, unfit for winning ...

They use this ability for camouflage, hunting, and communication with other cuttlefish. The rapid and diverse color changes ...

Part II surveys environmental responses, especially within the active and learning-dependent coleoids. The ever-intriguing camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish are highlighted, alongside ...