Nutshell & Octopus
Hey, have you ever wondered how an octopus can change color so fast? I read about their chromatophores and it made me think about how that might help them communicate underwater.
That’s a cool one! Octopuses have tiny pigment sacs called chromatophores, and the muscles around them let them expand or contract in milliseconds. Combine that with reflective iridophores underneath, and they can change hue, brightness, and even patterns on the fly—perfect for signaling, hiding, or just being dramatic. Do you think a fish could learn to mimic that kind of rapid color show?