Some of the most extraordinary color displays in the ocean come from octopus, squid, and cuttlefish.
Some of the most extraordinary color displays in the ocean come from octopus, squid, and cuttlefish. How do they pull off such mesmerizing complexions?Not only do octopuses have color changing cells in their skin called chromatophores, they also have specialized cells that reflect light. The iridiphores are responsible for the metallic blues and greens, and leucophores reflect all light to create white spots.Photo Credit: Okinawa Nature Photography, Flickr -- source link
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