Cuttlefish: Masters of Camouflage

What unique ability do cuttlefish have that is unmatched in the animal kingdom?

• Breathing underwater

• Singing

• Instantaneous color change

• Flying

What is the main feature that distinguishes cuttlefish from squid?

• Diet

• Cuttlebone

• Eye color

• Tentacle length

How do cuttlefish control their buoyancy?

• By adjusting their tentacles

• By filling their cuttlebone with water or air

• By changing their skin color

• By swimming faster

What is unique about the developmental stage of cuttlefish compared to squids and octopuses?

• They have a larval stage

• They are born as miniature adults

• They hatch from eggs laid in trees

• They grow in size rapidly

Why is camouflage important for young cuttlefish?

• To avoid predators

• To find food

• To attract mates

• To regulate temperature