
Nothing is cooler than a mood ring. It’s a ring, which is fashion, and it knows how you feel and shows it with different colors, which is science or something.
Nothing can change my mind about how cool they are.
I’ve changed my mind.
Squids are cooler than mood rings. That’s because squids can also change their color to communicate their mood, but they’re squids, which are cooler than rings (if you feel differently, go find a blog about ring facts).
Let’s learn.
Changing Colors
Many squid species possess specialized skin cells called chromatophores, which contain pigment that can be expanded or contracted to produce a variety of colors and patterns. With these skin cells, squids can change color to blend in with their surroundings, and they can communicate visually with one another.
Let’s ignore the camouflage part for now.
By changing colors, squids can show emotions like aggression and readiness to mate. This form of visual communication is crucial for social interactions and maintaining group cohesion, especially during mating rituals and encounters with potential rivals.
Like mood rings, but better.
