Octopolis is the name given by scientists to a unique underwater gathering site of gloomy octopuses off the coast of Jervis Bay, Australia. It was first discovered in 2009. It’s a small patch of seabed where dozens of octopuses build dens out of shells and interact socially. This is highly unusual as octopuses are normally solitary animals. Octlantis was…
Researchers have discovered that Harlequin filefish use a sophisticated form of “chemical camouflage” to hide from predators by smelling like the coral they live in. How the Chemical Camouflage Works “You Are What You Eat”: Harlequin filefish feed almost exclusively on branching Acropora corals. By digesting this coral, the fish transfers the coral’s chemical signature to its own…
I am talking about the cute yellow boxfish. They are well known for their cube like body shape and bright yellow and black spotted coloration. Only few people know that this cute little box fish can secret a toxic mucus when it feels threatened. Did you know that boxfish have an armoured and rigid body…