Fact Friday
Caribbean reef squid communicate with each other by changing colors. They do this by controlling their color-changing cells called chromatophores. Each chromatophore contains a sac filled with pigment. When they expand their chromatophores, the color becomes brighter and when they contract these sacs, the color is dulled. These creatures have complex nervous systems that enable them to expand and contract these unique cells.
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March 14, 2025
Racoon Butterflyfish
The racoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) is named for its masked face that resembles its mammal counterpart – the racoon. Just like raccoons, these butterfly fish are nocturnal creatures that feed at night. The raccoon butterflyfish has a varied diet including coral polyps, algae, sea anemones, and even the tube-like feet of sea-urchins.
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