The Fantastic Phore: Cephalopods Color-Changing Abilities!
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The Fantastic Phore: Cephalopods Color-Changing Abilities!

Octopus, Octopus Anatomy

If you ever wondered what (or who) was the culprit behind cephalopods being able to change the color of their skin… you’ve found them. Meet the Fantastic Phore- chromatophore, iridophores, leucophores, and photophores! Cephalopod skin is the kind of thing you read about in science fiction books. It would be completely unbelievable if they weren’t…

Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Octopus Suckers!
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Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Octopus Suckers!

Octopus, Octopus Anatomy

What is the shape of a frisbee, can hold up to 35 pounds, pry open a clamshell, AND taste food? An octopus sucker! Powerful and sensitive, octopus suckers are the ultimate all-purpose tool. Read to get suckered into all the cool stuff you never knew you wanted to know about octopus suckers! Fun Facts About…

The Eyes Of The Octopus Vulgaris: Let’s Take A Peek!
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The Eyes Of The Octopus Vulgaris: Let’s Take A Peek!

Guest Bloggers, Octopus Anatomy

Octopuses share a very peculiar feature that, despite quickly catching observers’ attention, is rarely spoken of… their eyes. Yes! They are round, prominent, and reveal their relentless curiosity. Taking our star student, the Octopus vulgaris, as a reference here, we will review this intriguing organ from the inside out to better understand how octopus’ eyes…

Octopus Eyes: Everything You Need To Know About Cephalopod Vision!
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Octopus Eyes: Everything You Need To Know About Cephalopod Vision!

Cephalopod Fun Facts, Octopus, Octopus Anatomy

It is utterly impossible to generalize about octopus eyes and their vision. There are the adjustable pinhole eyes of the nautilus, the extreme size difference between the eyes of the cock-eyed squid, and the largest eyes on the earth belong to the giant squid! On top of that, cephalopod pupils come in all different shapes…