Many organisms leverage showy colors for attracting mates. Because color is a property of light (determined by its wavelength ...

Cuttlefish attract prospective sexual partners by creating a pattern on their skin, based on the orientation of light waves.

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Cuttlefish, along with other cephalopods like octopus and squid, are masters of disguise, changing their skin color and texture to blend in with their underwater surroundings. Now, in a study ...

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! by ...