The mimic octopus off Indonesia can transform itself into a flatfish, lionfish or banded sea snake — and researchers have even watched it switch into the form of a predator of the fish attacking it, suggesting the disguise can change with the threat - Space Daily
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The mimic octopus off Indonesia can transform itself into a flatfish, lionfish or banded sea snake — and researchers have even watched it switch into the form of a predator of the fish attacking it, suggesting the disguise can change with the threat - Space Daily

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A small octopus on Indonesia’s open seafloor has cracked an unexpected survival code: impersonate whatever predator is currently trying to eat you.