the color-changing abilities of squid and octopuses

December 10, 2005

It has to do with chromatophores, which are pigment cells in their skin.

In other words, if you accessorize with a squid shawl, it will likely adapt to the colors in your outfit very fast since the chromatophores are linked to their nervous system. Squid also change color when they’re upset, so watch out for their famous ink defense, which comes in fashionably dark shades.

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