How Do Cuttlefish Change Color So Quickly?

💡 The Answer

• Cuttlefish use tiny muscles to expand or contract pigment-filled sacs called chromatophores.
• They can also change skin texture by controlling papillae for better camouflage.
• Their rapid color shifts serve both hiding from predators and communicating with mates.
• Some species even display hypnotic patterns to confuse prey before striking.