Why the Mimic Octopus is the Ultimate Master of Disguise
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Why the Mimic Octopus is the Ultimate Master of Disguise
The mimic octopus can change its color, texture and even the way it moves to impersonate a variety of other marine species. Read about this wild cephalopod.
Apr 1, 2016
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