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How does the hogfish camouflage even after death?

The hogfish uses a mysterious type of cell that lets it "see" with its skin.

Aired 10/30/2024

SCI NC

How does the hogfish camouflage even after death?

Special | 5m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

The hogfish uses a mysterious type of cell that lets it "see" with its skin.

Scientists knew the hogfish could change colors as camouflage from predators. A chance discovery led UNC-Wilmington researchers to investigate how the fish uses a mysterious cell to be able to "see" through its skin and change colors even after death.

Aired 10/30/2024

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

How does the hogfish camouflage even after death?

Special | 5m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists knew the hogfish could change colors as camouflage from predators. A chance discovery led UNC-Wilmington researchers to investigate how the fish uses a mysterious cell to be able to "see" through its skin and change colors even after death.

Aired 10/30/2024

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