The complex biology of an octopus shines through as a brief snippet displays its unique ability to camouflage in water.

By studying this amazing cephalopod, scientists have created all kinds of new octopus-inspired technology. From underwater adhesives to camouflage to suction cups, we have learned a lot from the ...

An octopus’s brain-to-body ratio is the largest of any invertebrate ... Octopuses are probably the world’s most skilled camouflage artists. Jon explains, “thousands of specialised cells under their ...

Unlike the octopus's arms, which that animal often uses to move and carry objects, the cuttlefish's eight arms are specialized for grasping prey after the cuttlefish captures it with its two ...

Take the octopus. Those octopi alive today are a marvel of evolution—they can mold themselves into almost any shape and are ...

Masters of camouflage, like the Cyanea Octopus and Flounders, have adapted the remarkable ability to change colours, helping ...

To complement its unique sensory system, the octopus also has the ability to camouflage, release ink and fit into small spaces to protect itself in the wild. “I think of an animal being smart if ...

In this interactive feature, take a look at select parts of this octopus relative and learn more about how this master of deception and disguise functions.—Rima Chaddha ...