"You Won’t Believe What This Animal Can Do!"

1. They Can Mimic Other Animals: Some cuttlefish impersonate hermit crabs or seaweed to sneak up on prey. One species even mimics a floating coconut! Why? To avoid detection and to trick prey into thinking they’re harmless (like a crab), then STRIKE. 2. Polarized Light Communication: They use patterns in polarized light to signal other cuttlefish, invisible to most predators. This covert communication helps coordinate mating or hunting. 3. Three Hearts for Efficiency: Cuttlefish have three hearts—two for pumping blood to the gills and one for the body. When swimming, the systemic heart stops, making them prefer crawling to conserve energy. 4. Skin with Built-In "Vision": Cuttlefish skin contains light-sensitive proteins called opsins, allowing them to detect light directly through their skin, independent of their eyes. This helps them adjust camouflage even when their eyes are covered. 5. Ink: From Ancient Art to Chemical Defense!: Their ink, sepia, was historically used by artists and writers. It’s not also just a smokescreen—it contains dopamine, which may confuse predators’ senses by overloading their smell or taste receptors! Credits: Video by Magda Ehlers from Pexels Video by Jack Drafahl from Pixabay Photo by René Wechet from Pexels Photo by May Law from Pexels #Science #OceanLovers #MarineBiology #DBrainfuel #Cuttlefish https://www.youtube.com/@d-brainfuel https://www.instagram.com/dbrainfuel/ https://www.facebook.com/people/D-Brain-Fuel/61574529035003/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dbrainfuel