Bizarre flounder swims through group of surprised scuba divers in the Galapagos

Flounders are nature's true masters of disguise. Capable of rapidly changing the pigments in their skin to match their surroundings, they can transform their appearance in seconds. Visual cues inform the brain of the colours and patterns in their close environment and the brain signals the body to closely match these as quickly as possible. It's a complex work of pigmentation involving sophisticated brain function. This is useful in avoiding predators, and also in ambushing prey. Being bottom-dwellers, blending in with the rocks and coral is essential. The flounder doesn't spend a lot of time in the open water. because it is an awkward swimmer. It cannot rely on speed or agility to outrun larger fish or to catch its food. It has evolved to lie on the bottom, waiting for opportunities. But this flounder was making a break for new territory and it passed through a group of surprised scuba divers, giving them a close look. They begin their life swimming upright in a typical fish manner. One eye eventually migrates to the other side of the body so that it can lie on the bottom and use it's elongated eye structures like periscopes. This is an incredible adaptation that is unique to flounders. The Galapagos Islands are unmatched in their beauty and diversity, drawing scuba divers from all over the world to see the animals that call them their home. Source & embed code: https://rumble.com/v77jax6-bizarre-flounder-swims-through-group-of-surprised-scuba-divers-in-the-galap.html For licensing, please email [email protected].