Masters of Disguise

Octopuses can change color in a fraction of a second.

Their skin contains thousands of tiny color cells, which they can stretch or squeeze to show different shades and patterns.

Many species can also change the texture of their skin, raising small bumps to look like rock, coral or seaweed.

The mimic octopus goes even further. It can change its shape and the way it moves to look like other animals, such as a lionfish or a sea snake.

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