A close up/macro photograph of chromatophores in the skin of a Loligo vulgaris squid caught on rod and line in the UK. The chromatophores are cells th
A close up/macro photograph of chromatophores in the skin of a Loligo vulgaris squid caught on rod and line in the UK. The chromatophores are cells that contain pigments and reflect light and the squid can use muscular action to open or close them. The chromatophores can be used for interaction with other squid or for camouflage. Dorset England UK GB
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Photo credit: © www.pqpictures.co.uk / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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