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Scientists have discovered a long-armed octopus that mimics poisonous creatures of the sea to avoid its predators. ... The clever creature is a brown octopus about two feet (60 centimeters) long that slithers along the muddy bottom of shallow, tropical estuaries where rivers spill into the sea.
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news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/09/0920_octopusmi...
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/09/0920_octopusmimic.html
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Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, Cephalopoda, Octopoda, Octopodidae, Description and Fascinating Facts, World Range and Habitat, Feeding Behavior, Reproduction, and Warnings and Comments. ... The mimic octopus has been observed shifting between impersonations as it crosses the ocean floor to return to its burrow.
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marinebio.org/species.asp?id=260
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--- English --- The Indonesian Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus. This fascinating creature was discovered in 1998 off the coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia, ... ... --- English --- The Indonesian Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus. This fascinating creature was discovered in 1998 off the coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia,
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8oQBYw6xxc
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i watch many videos here that have this octopus saying is the mimic, what's the difference? i can really tell just by watching :S ...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i7WC3Z675I
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Miscellany from a liberal atheist biology professor in rural Minnesota ... The first picture below is this clever Indonesian mimic octopus propped up above his burrow, keeping an eye out for food and danger; in the next picture, he's on the prowl, just relaxing in his natural colors.
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pharyngula.org/index/weblog/comments/indo_malayan_mimic...
pharyngula.org/index/weblog/comments/indo_malayan_mimic_octopus/
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the “mimic octopus” has the ability to mimic other animals. The octopus is an invertebrate, which means it has no bones in its body. The body is made up of a very muscular mantle and arms, which are called tentacles.
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jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/fieldcourses04/PapersMarineEco...
jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/fieldcourses04/PapersMarineEcologyArticles/CephalopodsandTheMimicOct.html
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The mimic octopus is a master of disguise. It escapes predators by pretending to be a venomous killer. Here’s how ... The mimic octopus has an amazing talent that comes in very handy in the dangerous depths of the sea. It can twist and fold its body – rather like a conjurer making a balloon animal – to look like all...
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www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/life/life-disguise/mimic-octopu...
www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/life/life-disguise/mimic-octopus/
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Creature Feature - Diving with Mimic Octopus - Distinguishing Features, Behaviour, Feeding Habits, Reproduction and Life Cycle, Predation, Distribution, Habitat, Ecological Considerations, and Where to Dive with them ... ... Mimic Octopus Fact Sheet...
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www.dive-the-world.com/creatures-mimic-octopus.php
www.dive-the-world.com/creatures-mimic-octopus.php
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The mimic octopus is new to science and has yet to be properly classified *. It has, though, already gained notoriety for its unique ability to impersonate venomous or distasteful animals.
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notexactlyrocketscience.wordpress.com/2006/08/13/the-mi...
notexactlyrocketscience.wordpress.com/2006/08/13/the-mimic-octopus-charlatan-of-the-sea/
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