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Octopus Camouflage Showcase Captivates Online

Original: There's an octopus in this video. 🐙 You just can't see it — that's the point. By changing its skin's color, texture, and

An octopus is shown vanishing into the seafloor in under a second, changing its skin's color, texture, and shape to match its surroundings. Microscopic pigment cells called chromatophores respond to what the animal's eyes see, making cephalopods among nature's most effective masters of camouflage. Science-minded readers are sharing the clip as a striking example of how sophisticated this natural disguise system really is.

Why now: The striking demonstration of near-instant, vision-driven camouflage is being widely shared as a remarkable example of natural biology.

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• There's an octopus in this video. 🐙 You just can't see it — that's the point. By changing its skin's color, texture, and shape, an octopus can vanish into the seafloor in under a second. Chromatophores in its skin react to what its eyes see, making it one of nature's greatest… · eatrics · 18

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