Unlikely Pair: Fish Mimics Octopus that Mimics Fish

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Scientists have filmed a black-marble jawfish closely following (and blending in with) a mimic octopus that can make itself look like various fish and sea snakes. The jawfish may be hitching a safe ride from its burrow to find food.

Credit: calacademy.org