Caribbean Reef Squid are fun to watch because they can instantly change their color and their skin pattern, for camouflage, as a defense to confuse predators, and to communicate with each other. Caribbean reef squid are believed to display nearly 40 different patterns.<br /><br />Colors are produced by chromatophore organs, part of the muscular system, controlled directly by the brain. In addition to camouflage and appearing larger in the face of a threat, squids use color, patterns, and flashing to communicate with one another in various courtship rituals.<br /><br />Caribbean Reef Squid, like most squid, are voracious eaters and typically consume 30-60% of their body weight daily. Their favorite foods include small fish, other mollusks, and shrimp. These Caribbean Reef Squid are featured in the Diving St. Thomas, Volume 1 DVD. http://island-showcase.com/caribbean-reef-squid.html<br /><br />Your Ultimate Virgin Islands Vacation: http://island-showcase.com
