Question

Some of cephalopods have an ability to change their colour of skin, like lizards, due to the presence of

• A. Ink gland
• B. Chromatophores
• C. Melanocytes
• D. External shell

Answer 1

The correct option is B Chromatophores

There are certain cephalopods which have special type of organs. These are complex and multicellular organs. The organisms like the octopuses, squids and cuttlefish are called as coleoid cephalopods. These are the organisms which can use the organs to change their colour. The organs allows the organism to produce different colours. The colours are produced in different patterns and brightness. Each chromatophore unit is composed of a single chromatophore cell and numerous muscle, nerve, glial and sheath cells.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.