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[-] imaqtpie@sh.itjust.works 128 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

If squids can turn transparent, why do they bother with all the colors and camouflage? Maybe it's just because they like to show off

[-] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 119 points 3 months ago

Transparent can still be more visible than good camouflage. Just look at how well they can imitate rocks and similar debris: https://youtu.be/q8xJ13pAZNw

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