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Octopuses can flip from mottled rock to smooth sand in less time than it takes a human to blink, yet their eyes carry only a single visual pigment that should make them functionally colorblind. The ...

Nature showcases incredible camouflage! Numerous animals, from chameleons to arctic foxes, possess remarkable color-changing abilities crucial for survival. These transformations aid in evading ...

A naturally occurring dye compound present in the skin of cephalopods – like octopuses and squid – can be used to create novel paints that change their color in response to light, according to a new ...