Mimic Octopus Impersonating a Flatfish (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

California Academy of Sciences

Mimic Octopus Impersonating a Flatfish (2 of 2)

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By creatively configuring its limbs, adopting characteristic undulating movements, and displaying conspicuous color patterns, the mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) can successfully pass for a number of different creatures that share its habitat, including several toxic flatfish.

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Rich Ross, copyright California Academy of Sciences

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