The mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) ... By mimicking venomous or dangerous animals, the mimic octopus evades predators and thrives in its underwater habitat. The Art of Mimicry.

The mimic octopus, which can imitate flatfish and sea snakes to dupe potential predators, may well be the king of impersonation. By creatively configuring its limbs, adopting characteristic ...

There’s a great octopus story coming your way tomorrow. For that reason, I thought it was about time to republish this – the first ever post I wrote for Not Exactly Rocket Science, about the ...

The mimic octopus was discovered in 1998 off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. They live on the shallow sandy bottoms near river mouths, which are extremely exposed habitats with lots of predators.

By peering into the genes of the mimic octopus, ... The researchers suggest this trick could fool predators into thinking the octopus is a toxic flatfish such as the peacock sole or the zebra sole.

Deep beneath the Indonesian waters, the Mimic Octopus showcases an extraordinary survival strategy. This master of disguise can transform its body to resemble various sea creatures, including ...

Sick mimic octopus disguises as a rock on the banks of the Noosa River: 'You'd never know what lies beneath' A rock in shallow water turns out to be a camouflaged octopus ...