How Octopuses Became the Ocean’s Smartest Invertebrates — 25 Problem-Solving Abilities

4. Mimicry and Camouflage

Octopuses are masters of mimicry and camouflage, capable of instantaneously changing their skin color, texture, and even body shape. According to research in Current Biology, these abilities help octopuses evade predators or ambush unsuspecting prey with astonishing precision.
By observing their surroundings and rapidly transforming their appearance, octopuses demonstrate a sophisticated blend of sensory input and neural processing—enabling them to survive in the ever-changing underwater world.