There are more than 120 species of cuttlefish. They are found in the order Sepiida and are grouped into six families divided between two suborders. Depending on the species, cuttlefish range in ...

Their camouflage seems almost magical, but scientists have observed some tricks the cephalopods use to blend in with their surroundings. By Veronique Greenwood Put a cuttlefish on the spot — or, to be ...

Cuttlefish use visual tricks to avoid being eaten. New research shows how they deploy similar camouflage to bamboozle their prey. By Richard Kemeny In May 2023, Matteo Santon was filming cuttlefish in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Unlike their octopus cousins, a cuttlefish’s 10 tentacles aren’t ...

It's well known that cuttlefish and several other cephalopods can rapidly shift the colors in their skin thanks to that skin's unique structure. But according to a new paper published in the journal ...