Monday, August 12, 2013

Cuttlefish - Did You Know?

The Cuttlefish has one of the largest brain-to-body size ratio of all invertebrates! 

  • Cuttle refers to their internal shell, or 'Cuttlebone'.
  • They are related to Octopi & Squid (Cephalopods). 
  • Despite being colour blind, they can change the colour, pattern and texture of their skin to match their background, even complete darkness!
  • Reflecting plates on their skin reflect certain wavelengths of light, creating the 'shimmering' effect  across their body!



Want to learn more? Come down to MAnly SEA LIFE Sanctuary today and ask one of our marine biologists.

http://www.manlysealifesanctuary.com.au

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