Chameleons
of the
ocean,
cephalopods
are able
to change
not only
the colour,
but also
the texture
of their
skin resembling
their environment
or to communicate.
These pictures
show only
a fragment
of the
abilities
of the
cuttlefish.
Flamboyant
Behaviour
Flamboyant
behaviour
is used
to deter
or distract
predators.
Also used
to confront
a competitor
during
mating
or protection
of territory.
General
background
resemblance
Have
another
look.....One
of the
primary
defense
mechanism
of a cuttlefish
is to blend
in with
the background
(crypsis)
not only
taking
on the
colour
of the
substrate,
but also
the structure.
General
background
resemblance
On
a different
substrate
you need
different
colours.
This
greyish,
mottled
pattern
resembles
the sandy
substrate
quite
all right.
