Cuttlefish are marine molluscs with eight arms and two tentacles with denticulated suckers, with which they catch their prey.
Cuttlefish are sometimes referred to as the ‘Chameleons of the Sea” because of their ability to rapidly alter their skin colour and texture which can occur within one second. Cuttlefish change colour and pattern and the shape of the skin to communicate to other cuttlefish, as camouflage 0r to to warn off potential predators.
Studies indicate cuttlefish to be among the most intelligent invertebrates and also have one of the largest brain-to-body ratios of all invertebrates.
Cuttlefish have ink stores that are used for chemical deterrence, sensory distraction, and evasion when attacked . The dark coloured ink is referred to as sepia. Cuttlefish are able to communicate visually using a diverse range of signals. To produce these signals, they can vary four types of communication elements: skin coloration, skin texture , posture and locomotion.
Apo Reef is the second largest contiguous coral reef in the world and the largest one in the Philippines.
Original: Oil on canvas ; 12 x 16″ (305 x 410mm) ;unframed
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