The mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) is one of the most extraordinary varieties of octopus in the ocean. They are sexually dimorphic, as the females are much larger than the males.

The mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) is one of the most extraordinary varieties of octopus in the ocean. They are sexually dimorphic, as the females are much larger than the males.

While most are quite small, some can reach six feet. Unlike other octopus species, dumbo octopuses don't have ink sacks, presumably because they don't encounter as many predators at such great depths.

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Mimic Octopus. Steve Childs, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. One of the mimic octopus’s famous impersonations is the venomous lionfish. By spreading its arms and adopting the lionfish’s distinctive ...

Mimic Octopus on Black Sand. Image by ead72 via Depositphotos. Renowned for its exceptional ability to impersonate various marine animals, the mimic octopus is a master of disguise. It can change its ...

Well, scientists off the coast of California witnessed this in a deep-sea octopus, Graneledone boreopacifica. For 53 straight months, this octopus mom clung to a ledge guarding her eggs from predators ...

Octopuses are some of the most fascinating and mysterious creatures in the ocean. With their alien-like appearance and highly intelligent behaviour, these eight-armed invertebrates have long intrigued ...

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Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick ...