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Cuttlefish are marine cephalopods of the order Sepiida. Adept at camouflage, they can change the color and texture of their skin to match their surroundings.

Cuttlefish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cuttlefish have a unique internal shell, the cuttlebone. Despite their name, cuttlefish are not fish but molluscs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish (Sepiida) - A-Z Animals

The cuttlefish is a small-medium sized mollusc that is found throughout the ocean waters of the world. In the same way as their squid and octopus relatives, cuttlefish have a large, elongated body with tentacles surrounding their mouths.
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/cuttlefish/
Common Cuttlefish Description & Behavior - MarineBio

Find out what's known about Common Cuttlefishes, Sepia officinalis, Cephalopoda, Sepiida, Sepiidae.
http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=540
Diving with Cuttlefish - Dive-the-World

It is normally a case of love at first sight.
http://www.dive-the-world.com/creatures-cuttlefish.php
Pharaoh Cuttlefish - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Pharaoh cuttlefish are cephalopods related to cuttlefish, squid, octopus and chambered nautilus. They have eight short arms and two long tentacles that are usually tucked neatly into their arms. The tentacles are deployed to catch prey.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/octopuses-and-kin/pharaoh-cuttlefish
Cuttlefish's Shifting Colors Could Be Reproduced

The shifting colors on the skin of cuttlefish and other cephalopods could lead to bio-inspired camouflage and signalling, researchers say.
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/cuttlefishs-shifting-colors-could-be-reproduced-artificial-skin-n372526
Natural History of Cuttlefish - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cuttlefish are armed to hunt. When a shrimp or fish is in range, the cuttlefish aims-and shoots out two tentacles to seize its prey. Like their octopus kin, cuttlefish hide from enemies with camouflage and clouds of ink.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/octopuses-and-kin/common-cuttlefish
Life as a Cuttlefish - Birch Aquarium

The common cuttlefish lives in coastal waters throughout the Mediterranean Sea.
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Learning_Resources/Creature_Features/Cuttlefish/
Dead Cuttlefish Appears to Come Back to Life

The animal performs an eerie zombie dance despite definitely no longer being alive
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/watch-creepy-moment-dead-cuttlefish-5385573
Absurd Creature of the Week - Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish are far and away nature's most adept camouflagers, capable of observing their surroundings.
http://www.wired.com/2014/04/absurd-creature-of-the-week-cuttlefish
Keeping a Cuttlefish as a Pet - Tonmo

Thinking about keeping a cuttlefish? Here are a few things to think about.
https://www.tonmo.com/pages/Cuttlefish-Basics

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Cuttlefish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cuttlefish have a unique internal shell, the cuttlebone. Despite their name, cuttlefish are not fish but molluscs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish (Sepiida) - A-Z Animals

The cuttlefish is a small-medium sized mollusc that is found throughout the ocean waters of the world. In the same way as their squid and octopus relatives, cuttlefish have a large, elongated body with tentacles surrounding their mouths.
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/cuttlefish/
Common Cuttlefish Description & Behavior - MarineBio

Find out what's known about Common Cuttlefishes, Sepia officinalis, Cephalopoda, Sepiida, Sepiidae.
http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=540
Diving with Cuttlefish - Dive-the-World

It is normally a case of love at first sight.
http://www.dive-the-world.com/creatures-cuttlefish.php
Pharaoh Cuttlefish - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Pharaoh cuttlefish are cephalopods related to cuttlefish, squid, octopus and chambered nautilus. They have eight short arms and two long tentacles that are usually tucked neatly into their arms. The tentacles are deployed to catch prey.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/octopuses-and-kin/pharaoh-cuttlefish
Cuttlefish's Shifting Colors Could Be Reproduced

The shifting colors on the skin of cuttlefish and other cephalopods could lead to bio-inspired camouflage and signalling, researchers say.
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/cuttlefishs-shifting-colors-could-be-reproduced-artificial-skin-n372526
Natural History of Cuttlefish - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cuttlefish are armed to hunt. When a shrimp or fish is in range, the cuttlefish aims-and shoots out two tentacles to seize its prey. Like their octopus kin, cuttlefish hide from enemies with camouflage and clouds of ink.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/octopuses-and-kin/common-cuttlefish
Life as a Cuttlefish - Birch Aquarium

The common cuttlefish lives in coastal waters throughout the Mediterranean Sea.
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Learning_Resources/Creature_Features/Cuttlefish/
Dead Cuttlefish Appears to Come Back to Life

The animal performs an eerie zombie dance despite definitely no longer being alive
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/watch-creepy-moment-dead-cuttlefish-5385573
Absurd Creature of the Week - Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish are far and away nature's most adept camouflagers, capable of observing their surroundings.
http://www.wired.com/2014/04/absurd-creature-of-the-week-cuttlefish
Keeping a Cuttlefish as a Pet - Tonmo

Thinking about keeping a cuttlefish? Here are a few things to think about.
https://www.tonmo.com/pages/Cuttlefish-Basics

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Cuttlefish are marine cephalopods of the order Sepiida. Adept at camouflage, they can change the color and texture of their skin to match their surroundings.

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