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puffherb (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the mimic octopus imitates up to 15 other species, the wonderpus is just a beautifully colored octopus.
beanerforlife04 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
are you serious?this is called batesian mimicryit does it to copy deadly animals (like the lion fish)so it doesnt get attacked?
jetininjaman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
what is the difference between a mimic octopus and a wonderpus?
dimtim3000 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
wunderpus and mimic octopus are 2 different species
thisisres (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
"the mimic octopus can mimic not only the coloration, but the shapes of other animals - no one is quite sure why it does so. Maybe it just likes to amuse itself by confusing the other reef creatures! " Er ... or maybe its a defense mechanism? Trying to imitate the appearance of predators, so it itself doesn't get attacked/eaten?
laxg (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
That's correct. The Wunderpus has eyelike markings, not stripes
DevilMaster (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
According to Wikipedia, the scientific name of the mimic octopus is Thaumoctopus mimicus.
WeazelEyes (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Unshakeable style there ltd. :-)
lovingthedark (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You bet she is.
wildboy1389 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i bet your mom's an alternate spelling |
