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

💪Rate this OctoFlex from 1 to 8 🐙 🎥: OceanVizion 🐙💨 In situations where an octopus is attempting to defend itself, it can either shoot ink, jet away, and/or display deimatic behavior. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 😱 Deimatic is a Greek word that means “to frighten”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Deimatic behaviors are an attempt to startle predators and are commonly used by animals that lack a strong defense—like this here squishy mimic octopus! 👻 In this instance the mimic octopus flexes it’s muscular hydrostats & displays w

This octopus isn't just a good mimic. It's also a clever strategist. 👌 | Brut nature