Mimic Octopus Masters Multiple Disguises
Unlike most camouflage artists, the mimic octopus doesn’t stick to one disguise. This ocean master of deception can imitate more than 15 different sea creatures. It flattens its body and changes color to look like a flounder, stretches its arms to mimic sea snakes, or hunches up to resemble a lionfish. The octopus picks its disguise based on nearby predators, choosing forms that those specific hunters avoid.