Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Octopus Senses Light With Its Skin

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Well known for their intelligence, flexibility and dexterity - as well as their ability to change the color, patterning, and texture of their skin - octopuses are masters of camouflage.

New research by the University of California shows that the skin of an octopus does more. It actually can sense and respond to light directly, without input from the eyes or brain.

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