University of Bristol: Cuttlefish 'Mesmerise' Their Prey With a Moving Skin Pattern, Study Finds
March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025
BRISTOL, England, March 30 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
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Cuttlefish 'mesmerise' their prey with a moving skin pattern, study finds
While sneaking up on prey, cuttlefish employ a dynamic skin display to avoid detection in last moments of approach, researchers at the University of Bristol have found.
Maintaining camouflage while moving is a challenge faced by many pursuit predators. In this study . . .
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Cuttlefish 'mesmerise' their prey with a moving skin pattern, study finds
While sneaking up on prey, cuttlefish employ a dynamic skin display to avoid detection in last moments of approach, researchers at the University of Bristol have found.
Maintaining camouflage while moving is a challenge faced by many pursuit predators. In this study . . .