Underside of mimic octopus imaged in the radial view while swimming.

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Underside view of Mimic octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, escape, swimming away, showing suction cups on arms retracted for propulsion.

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Size: 4065px × 3252px
Location: Puerto Galera, Philippines
Photo credit: © Howard Chew / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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