Cuttlefish’s Color-changing Virtuosity
Cuttlefish command an unmatched ability to transform their appearance at will. Their skin contains millions of specialized cells called chromatophores, iridophores, and leucophores that work together to create almost any color or pattern imaginable. They assess their surroundings through highly developed eyes and can match new patterns in less than a second. Some species even display different patterns on each side of their body.