Octopus demonstrates camouflage ability in kelp garden

Most people think ALL octopuses are color-changing marvels—whelp, the Sand Octopus is here today to tell you, it figured another smart way keep its squishy body off the menu! 🦈 

We’ll let them explain…
“Ok humans, while my flashy octo-cousins are out there putting on a mesmerizing color-changing show, I’m the humble genius who prefers a more down-to-earth approach.
Literally.
Instead of dramatically shifting colors & textures, I use my water hose like siphon to blast jets of water whipping up

An octopus changes color as it "dreams"

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Dr. PM Dhakate - So, how does this Octopus change colors...

Octopus color change - chromatophores