Cephalopods are Quick-Change Artists

Octopuses, squid and cuttlefishes create an amazing array of colors, patterns, textures and shapes for camouflage and communication. These cool creatures are part of our new Tentacles exhibit: www.montereybay...

[@danielramsey6141]

Ah, skin pigmentation at its finest.

[@StephanieFlynn-y3i]

So cool!! Seriously cool.

[@themadhatter1184]

How do they change color so fast???

[@paulserrano6830]

It's neural control. Some animals like lizards change color based on hormonal signals, which are slow. But these can change quickly; I'll never forget seeing a cuttlefish flashing moving zebra stripes as a mating signal.

[@tyroncline5978]

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