A Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) crawls across dark, volcanic sand where it may disappear into a subterranean burrow.

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A Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) crawls across dark, volcanic sand where it may disappear into a subterranean burrow. This species is famous for its ability to mimic the shapes and behaviors of other animals that share their environment.

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Size: 9400px × 6267px
Location: Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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