The award for the most effective adaptation goes to the mimic octopus, a newly described species. The octopus can change its color, shape, and behavior to mimic flounder, lion fish, sea snakes, and more. 

Concepts

evolution, the theory of evolution, adaptations

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Additional Tags

evolution, adaptation, animal mimcry, octopus adaptations, science

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Pros

• Fascinating footage of a newly discovered organism
• Shows that new animals are still being discovered and explains why it has taken scientists so long to find the mimic octopus

Cons

• No accompanying materials or lessons