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Seeing with skin: the secret to octopus camouflage
Capable of blending into the environment in a matter of seconds, the octopus in no normal sea creature. But just how is the octopus able to disguise itself so flawlessly? Researchers reveal that these cephalopods may be able to “see” with their skin! Ashley MarranzinoI received my Master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island […]
Cuttlefish camouflage: A new method for studying the masters of disguise
Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish are considered masters of disguise in the ocean. But how do they do it? A recent study by Goodwin and Tublitz tested a new technique to study cuttlefish camouflage using image analysis software. Lis HendersonI am studying for my doctoral degree at the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric […]
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