Animals: Cuttlefish are colour-blind yet change colour perfectly…

Question

Did you know? Cuttlefish are colour-blind yet change colour perfectly to match their surroundings. They may have photoreceptors in their skin to "see" with their body. Their pupils are W-shaped — unique among vertebrates. They live only 1-2 years on average.

Accepted Answer

Cuttlefish are colour-blind yet change colour perfectly to match their surroundings. They may have photoreceptors in their skin to "see" with their body. Their pupils are W-shaped — unique among vertebrates. They live only 1-2 years on average.

Inktvissen zijn kleurenblind, maar veranderen perfect van kleur in hun omgeving. Ze hebben mogelijk foto-receptoren in hun huid waarmee ze "zien" met hun lichaam. Hun pupillen zijn W-vormig — uniek onder gewervelden. Ze leven gemiddeld slechts 1-2 jaar.

Meer uit Dieren · More from Animals