The Astonishing World of the Mimic Octopus 🐙 Capture By @fab.aroundtheglobe Meet the Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), a creature so sophisticated in its deception skills that it takes mimicry to an unprecedented level in the underwater world. Here are some intriguing fun facts about this marvel of the ocean: Master of Disguise: Discovered in 1998 in Indonesia, the mimic octopus is famous for its ability to imitate other marine creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, flatfish, and even jel

3M views · 4.6K shares | Mimic octopuses may be able to blend into their surroundings, but they can't hide so easily from their own kind. | National Geographic | Facebook

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104K views · 5.2K reactions |  the octopus is so amazing. I love the way it changes color and takes on the texture of its surroundings. Watch this octopus change color a whole bunch of times they are true shape shifters. | I Love The Ocean | Facebook

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