What does mimic mean?
Copy
What does the mimic octopus copy?
The look and movements of other ocean creatures
What does disguise mean?
Pretend to be something else
What does the octopus change to disguise itself?
Its colour and shape
Why does it mimic?
Protection
What are predators?
Hunters
What proves that the mimic octopus is smart?
It pretends to be a creature based on what predators are nearby
What kinds of fish can it mimic?
Lionfish, sea snake, stingray
What does the mimic octopus eat?
Crabs, small fish, worms
Where does it live?
Burrows in the sand
How does it catch its food?
Uses its tentacles to pull food to its mouth
