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How do octopuses blend in with their surroundings?

How do octopuses blend in with their surroundings?

Update: 2024-08-07
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Octopuses are incredible and intelligent ocean creatures. They’ve got talented tentacles, three hearts, and can become almost invisible to predators and prey by blending in with their surroundings. But how does an octopus do that? We asked squid biologist and science communicator Sarah McAnulty to help us find the answer.


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How do octopuses blend in with their surroundings?

How do octopuses blend in with their surroundings?

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