These Caribbean reef squid are known to display beautiful changes in their color pattern! 🦑 Squid change color for a few reasons. First off, it's their way of blending in with their surroundings, keeping them safe from predators and helping them sneak up on their prey. They've got these special cells in their skin called chromatophores that let them do this trick. But it's not just about staying hidden. Squid also use color changes to talk to each other. They can signal things like 'back off' o

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👻 The ghostly Vulcan Octopus is the only known cephalopod that has adjusted to living it’s life where seawater meets magma YUP— this octopus casually hangs out around 196°F (91°C) toxic underwater volcanos 🌋 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 😱 Interestingly enough, because of the extreme pressure of the deep ocean, the fluid around hydrothermal vents doesn’t boil. Another interesting observation with this species is its smooth skin— perhaps another deep sea adaptation? ⁣⁣ 😯 Imagine Scientist’s surprise to discover an e