Test shows off cuttlefish smarts
We knew they were smart! Scientists have now shown that cuttlefish can pass the “Stanford marshmallow experiment,” which is a test of cognitive function designed for human children:
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Camouflage in motion
Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) are masters of camouflage. Being able to mimic their surroundings helps them hide from predators. But how do they maintain their camouflage while moving through complex environments, such as coral reefs, sea grass, and varying light patterns? A new study published in Frontiers in Physiology examined this question. They wanted to know how small an object in the environment could be for the cuttlefish to still mimic it quickly enough while moving. What […]
Life Lines by Dr. Dolittle 