by Admin | Mar 14, 2018 | Cephalopods, Photography
I think we all know just how adept at mimicry cuttlefish are. Several species have been documented mimicking animals and even plants, but until recently I had never seen one mimic a hermit... by Admin | Jun 12, 2017 | Cephalopods, Too Cute
I came across this little fellow on a Maldives night dive and thought I’d share. The question is though: is it a squid or a cuttle? I need your... by Heidi dM | Jun 16, 2015 | Cephalopods, Invertebrates, Too Cute
The newest residents at the Henry Doorly Zoo have ten tentacles, swim via jet propulsion, squirt ink at potential danger and are masters of camouflage. Yes, the zoo has cuttlefish!!Sixteen dwarf cuttlefish are now on display near the giant Pacific octopus exhibit. ... by Heidi dM | Feb 6, 2014 | Invertebrates, Science
The cuttlefish, the fascinating cephalopod that always captures the visitor’s eye in an aquarium, may be the answer to many a medical problem. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have made an intriguing discovery: cuttlefish ink provides the right chemistry and...
