Squid Switches On Its Camouflage

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Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:00am

Two marine creatures are able to "switch" their colour to hide from deep sea predators, footage reveals.

Senh: We interrupt your regular programming with some interesting scientific discoveries.

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