Cuttlefish Change Color to Hypnotize Dangerous Prey
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Cuttlefish can appear to "hypnotize" crabs using a mesmerizing display of colors and patterns on their skin. They flash these patterns, which can include rippling bands of light, to distract and slow down the crab, making it easier for the cuttlefish to capture and eat. This display, while appearing to hypnotize the crab, may actually be a form of visual noise that disrupts the crab's ability to see the approaching predator.Cuttlefish have specialized pigment cells in their skin that allow them
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