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Masters of Disguise

February 19, 2008


Giant Australian cuttlefish.
Photo credit: Roger Hanlon

 MBL Senior Scientist Roger Hanlon's cephalopod research has produced amazing insights into the behavior of these remarkable creatures. Here are some resources for learning more:

Roger Hanlon's website
The New York Times article: Revealed: Secrets of the Camouflage Masters, by Carl Zimmer
Multimedia:

Visit the Hanlon Lab website for more images and video.

YouTube video showing Common Caribbean Octopus vulgaris camouflage change (video footage courtesy of Roger Hanlon).




Images: Photo Credit for all images - Roger Hanlon unless otherwise stated.
Australian cuttlefish (Sepia apama) camouflaged at night in a variety of habitats.

 Australian cuttlefish (Sepia apama) in conspicuous coloration (uncamouflaged)


Photo Credit: Justin Marshall





A male giant Australian cuttlefish with a female appearance (right) tricks two large "guard" males as he approaches the female (left).
© Fred Bavendam

Giant Australian cuttlefish.

Male mimic mates with female.


Visit the Hanlon Lab website for more images and video.
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