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Deep Sea Squid Communicate by Glowing Like E-Readers

By making their bodies glow, Humboldt squid illuminate the changing patterns on their bodies to communicate in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
A Humboldt squid shows its colors in the lights of a remotely operated vehicle off the coast of California.

Deep in the Pacific Ocean, six-foot-long Humboldt squid are known for being aggressive, cannibalistic and, according to new research, good communicators.

Known as "," the squid can rapidly change the color of their skin, making different patterns to communicate, something

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