CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B octopuses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chameleons can stretch their iridophores to change the wavelength-and therefore the color-of the light they reflect. The reflected light from iridophores works in concert with the pigment in the chromatophores to produce the suite of brilliant blues, reds, and oranges seen in many chameleons.

Detailed explanation-3: -The chameleon’s uncanny ability to change color has long mystified people, but now the lizard’s secret is out: Chameleons can rapidly change color by adjusting a layer of special cells nestled within their skin, a new study finds.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is a myth that chameleons change colour to blend in with their surroundings. A cuttlefish can create colours to match its background, whereas a chameleon can only change depending on mood or temperature. The fact that chameleons tend to blend in with their backgrounds can mostly be attributed to natural selection.

Detailed explanation-5: -Since chameleons can’t generate their own body heat, changing the color of their skin is a way to maintain a favorable body temperature. A cold chameleon may become dark to absorb more heat, whereas a hotter chameleon may turn pale to reflect the sun’s heat.