The Uniquely Buoyant Biology of the Cuttlefish

Stephanie Sammann of Real Science examined the unique biology of the cuttlefish, noting its mesmerizing strobing bioluminescence, remarkable intelligence, and singular buoyancy.

A major component of getting around the ocean is having some kind of buoyancy system … cuttlefish have an utterly unique buoyancy mechanism – the cuddle bone. …cuttlebone has high porosity and high permeability,…meaning it can resist changes in shape when being acted on by a physical force.

Cuttlefish biology
Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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