Loligo vulgaris

The mantle of a squid is covered in a complex pattern of chromatophores. Each chromatophore can be expanded or contracted to bring out or reduce the appearance of that particular colour.

  • Kingdom:

    Animalia

  • Species:

    Loligo vulgaris

Squid skin.

Squid skin.

Squid skin close-up.

Squid skin close-up.