Aug 30, 2024, 10:31 PM IST
Octopuses can alter their shape and texture to blend into their surroundings or squeeze through tight spaces. They achieve this by manipulating their soft bodies and specialized skin cells.
Similar to octopuses, squids can change their shape and color. They use their ability to expand and contract their bodies to navigate through the water and communicate.
Jellyfish can adjust their bell's shape to move more efficiently through water. They can also contract their bell to expel water and propel themselves.
Sea cucumbers can change their body shape from rigid to soft and can even elongate or contract their bodies. This ability helps them navigate their ocean floor habitats and protect themselves.
Some geckos can flatten their bodies to fit into small crevices or expand their bodies to appear larger and more intimidating to predators.
Cuttlefish have a unique ability to alter the shape of their bodies and skin texture. This helps them camouflage and communicate with other cuttlefish.
While not an animal in the traditional sense, slime molds can change shape as they move and feed. They can spread out into large, flat areas and then contract into a smaller form when necessary.
Axolotls can change their shape during their development, retaining larval features throughout their life, unlike most amphibians that undergo metamorphosis.
Boxfish can change their body shape by inflating their bodies, which helps them maneuver and navigate through their aquatic environment.