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Fun facts about Cuttlefish
1. Cuttlefish have not one, not two, but three hearts!
Two hearts are used to pump blood to the cuttlefish’s large gills, and the third heart is used to circulate oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
2. Cuttlefish have truly impressive vision
Cuttlefish can see what’s behind them. It can see well in low light and can also detect polarized light, enhancing its perception of contrast. The cuttlefish moves its lenses by reshaping its entire eye. Also, the cuttlefish’s eyes are very large in proportion to its body and may increase image magnification upon the retina, while the distinct ‘W’-shaped pupil helps control the intensity of light entering the eye.”
3. Chameleons of the sea
Cuttlefish are referred to as the “chameleons of the sea” due to their colour-changing abilities. They can do this even though they are completely colour-blind. They can even successfully change colour to match their surroundings in complete darkness. Cuttlefish are cephalopods, which means they are in the same class as octopus who are also great at camouflage.
4. There Are Over 100 Species of Cuttlefish
There are over 100 species of cuttlefish. These animals vary in size from a few inches to several feet in length. The giant cuttlefish is the largest cuttlefish species and can grow to 50cm in length and more than 10kgs in weight.
5. Cuttlefish Have Eight Arms and Two Tentacles
The cuttlefish has two long tentacles that are used to quickly grasp its prey, which it then manipulates using its arms. Both the tentacles and arms have suckers.
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