Watch a cuttlefish transform into a leaf and a coral to hunt its prey 🐙🍃 In this new video footage, cuttlefish show off their dazzling camouflage techniques, such as creating stripes that move over their bodies or mimicking non-threatening objects Tap ink to learn more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467711-watch-a-cuttlefish-transform-into-a-leaf-and-a-coral-to-hunt-its-prey/ #cuttlefish, #camouflage, #animalbehaviour, #coral, #disguise, #hunting, #cephalopods, #ocean, #marine, | New S

The flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) is a stunning and unique marine species known for its vibrant colors and fascinating behavior. 🤿 Dive Operator: Critter Republic Dive Center 🔦 Dive Lights: DIVEPRO Native to the Indo-Pacific, it is one of the few cuttlefish species that can walk on the seafloor using its arms and can even "dance" by undulating its body. This small but striking creature can change its skin color and texture rapidly, producing vivid hues of purple, yellow, and pink.

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47K views · 531 reactions | Here's an amazing video of a flamboyant cuttlefish hatching to take you through the week. Did you know that they are the only cuttlefish that is toxic (if eaten) and one of the only three known venomous cephalopod species? : Amazing footage taken by Sina Joelle (@sina.joelle IG) via @_ocean.life__ #blueoceans #ssiblueoceans | SSI | Facebook