How losing genes made the pygmy seahorse a master of disguise

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Pygmy seahorses are remarkable creatures. These tiny marine vertebrates, often no bigger than two centimeters in size, are masters of camouflage, able to match the texture and color of the coral in which they live. Some species even have tiny bumps on their skin that mimic the polyps of gorgonian sea corals. Blending into the background makes them almost invisible to predators and divers trying to spot them.