The amazing cuttlefish - now you see it; now you don't!
The ocean's master of disguise is known for its ability to appear and disappear right before your eyes. This eight-armed creature can quickly change its color and texture to match its surroundings. Cuttlefish go through this process in order to surprise prey, protect themselves, or attract other cuttlefish.
How does it work?
The color change is possible thanks to millions of special cells under the skin. These color cells contain tiny bag-like structures that hold different colors of ink, including red, yellow, black, brown and others.
A cuttlefish can change color in less than a second after its brain imparts a signal to these cells. In fact, a cuttlefish can change color several times in just a few seconds. For years scientists have tried to figure out this complex system and how it could be beneficial to people. Now they are taking a cue from this "chameleon of the sea" in an effort to develop "smart clothing."
Grammar Gym
thanks to / because of
The color change is possible thanks to millions of special cells under the skin.
- Because of the sunny weather, we enjoyed a lovely day outside.
= Thanks to the sunny weather, we enjoyed a lovely day outside.
- The team was able to finish the project quickly because of the new computer program.
= The team was able to finish the project quickly thanks to the new computer program.
Info Cloud
本文介紹科學家利用墨魚變色來發展變色的衣服,
這種利用自然現象改善人類的做法叫做 biomimicry n. 仿生學
字首 bio-表示生命, mimic 模仿
biomimicry 仿生學
1 奧林匹克運動會中，游泳選手穿的高科技泳裝是模仿鯊魚的皮膚組織，
這種高科技的泳衣讓選手們可以游得更快
2 日常生活中用的 velcro 魔鬼氈也是來自 biomimicry
Language Lab
disguise v. 偽裝, 假扮
/dəˈskaɪz/
1 to change the usual appearance, sound, taste, etc., of (someone or something) so that people will not recognize that person or thing
2 to hide (something) so that it will not be seen or noticed
- Her disguise consisted of a blonde wig and a hat.
她的偽裝包括一頂假髮和一頂帽子
in disguise 僑裝, 打扮
1 wearing a disguise; 2 made to look like something else : presented as another thing
- The actress always shops in disguise so no one will recognize her.
這位女演員總是僑裝打扮去逛街這樣就不會有人認出她來
disguise n.
1 clothes or other things that you wear so that people will not recognize you
2 the act of changing your appearance so that people will not recognize you
- The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise.
surroundings n. 周圍的環境或事物 [複數形名詞]
[surrounding 字尾沒有s是adj.周圍的]
the places, conditions, or objects that are around you: environment
- The beautiful surroundings of the hotel make it very popular in summers.
這個旅館美麗的周遭景物讓他在夏季的時候生意很好
- I can't study in such noisy surroundings.
我不能在這麼吵雜的環境讀書
impart v.傳遞, 給予
1 to give a particular quality to something
2 to give information, knowledge, wisdom etc to someone
- The ships use light signals to impart messages.
船支用燈光的訊號來傳遞訊息
- It is the teacher's duty to impart knowledge to students effectively.
有效的傳達知識是老師的責任
- She imparts a natural elegance with her graceful moves.
她優雅的舉止讓她透露出自然的優雅
beneficial adj. 有利的, 有益的
producing good or helpful results or effects : producing benefits
- Regular exercise is beneficial to your health.
規律的運動對你的健康有益
- Sunlight and fresh air are beneficial to plants.
陽光和流通的空氣對植物有益
benefit n.利益好處
take a cue from...
to do what is done or suggested by (someone or something);
to use someone else's actions or behaviour to show you what you should do or how you should behave
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