940K views · 8.6K reactions | An octopus uses camouflage as its first line of defense against predators—a mesmerizing sight. | National Geographic | Facebook

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

Mimic octopuses (Thaumoctopus mimicus) like other octopuses, use their chromatophores to disguise themselves. However, the mimic octopus takes it to the next level and impersonates a wide variety of other marine animals. 🐙 This one is doing its best Sea Snake imitation. #SealifeSaturday #EarthMonth | Science Channel

3.4M views · 66K reactions | Who wore it best?  The mimic octopus uses its knowledge of reef life to replicate the appearance of dangerous predators. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook

2K views · 81 reactions | The smartest animals , meet the mimic octopus, a master imitator that copies the look of more than 15 different sea creatures and predators. #mimicoctopus #octopus #WildWonders #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildanimals #animals #animallover #nature #NatureLovers #naturephotography | Wild Wonders | Facebook