Cuttlefish Camouflage and Behavior

The video explores the remarkable adaptive camouflage abilities of cuttlefish, which can change their color, shape, and texture to blend into their surroundings. It discusses the concept of adaptive camouflage, highlighting its effectiveness in evading predators and catching prey. The video then tests the cuttlefish's ability to adapt to more complex patterns, such as checkerboards and zebra-skin rugs, demonstrating their impressive capability to blend into various environments.

What unique abilities do cuttlefish have to camouflage themselves?

• They can change their color, shape, and texture.

• They can become invisible.

• They can mimic sounds.

• They can fly.

What is the term used to describe the cuttlefish's ability to change its appearance based on its surroundings?

• Mimicry

• Adaptive camouflage

• Shape-shifting

• Color shifting

Why is adaptive camouflage beneficial for cuttlefish?

• It helps them find food.

• It allows them to hide from both predators and prey.

• It makes them more attractive to mates.

• It helps them swim faster.

What was the purpose of the experiment with the cuttlefish?

• To observe their feeding habits.

• To see if they could change color.

• To test their ability to camouflage against complex patterns.

• To measure their speed.

Which patterns were chosen for the cuttlefish to camouflage against in the experiment?

• Animal prints, geometric shapes, and abstract art

• Solid colors, gradients, and spirals

• Polka dots, zigzags, and floral

• Stripes, checkerboard, and old-style chintz

How did the cuttlefish initially respond to the checkerboard floor?

• It started to create a checkerboard pattern but wasn't perfectly aligned.

• It changed to a solid color.

• It immediately camouflaged perfectly.

• It ignored it.

What was the cuttlefish's reaction to the zebra-skin rug?

• It failed to camouflage.

• It changed to a different color.

• It improvised but was redirected to the task.

• It perfectly matched the pattern.

What was notable about the cuttlefish's final camouflage attempt?

• It camouflaged with what was in front of it.

• It changed to a bright color.

• It failed to camouflage.

• It camouflaged with what was underneath it.