Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish are marine animals that live in tropical and temperate ocean waters.

They are often found in shallow waters near reefs, seagrass beds, and other productive habitats, but some species can also live at depths of nearly 2,000 feet.

Cuttlefish, cuttlefish, what do you see?
With your W-shaped pupils and your chromatophores
You can change your colors and patterns with ease
To communicate, camouflage, or impress your mates

Cuttlefish, cuttlefish, what do you do?
With your eight arms and two tentacles so strong
You can catch your prey and defend yourself too
From crabs, fish, octopus, and even other cuttlefish

Cuttlefish, cuttlefish, what do you know?
With your large brain and your high intelligence
You can solve problems and learn from others so
You are one of the most amazing invertebrates

A cuttlefish is a marine mollusc that belongs to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squid, octopus, and nautilus.

A cuttlefish has a unique internal shell called the cuttlebone, which helps it control its buoyancy.

It also has eight arms and two long tentacles with suckers, which it uses to catch its prey.

A cuttlefish can change its color, pattern, and texture by controlling the millions of color cells in its skin.

This allows it to camouflage, communicate, and mimic other species.

A cuttlefish is usually about 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) long, but some species can grow up to 50 cm (20 in).

A cuttlefish has a large brain and is considered one of the most intelligent invertebrates.

It can count, remember, and exert self-control.