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The cuttlefish can change colour despite being colourblind.

Why it is true

The cuttlefish has only one type of colour receptor cell in its eyes, making it colourblind. Even so, it can mimic the colours of its environment. Scientists believe it uses the shape and texture of its skin to perceive the colour of objects around it.

Source: Nature

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