Fish mimics octopus that mimics fish
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 18:30
in Biology & Nature
This photo shows the jawfish in association with the mimic octopus -- a case of a fish mimicking an octopus that mimics fish. Nature's game of intimidation and imitation comes full circle in the waters of Indonesia, where scientists have recorded for the first time an association between the black-marble jawfish (Stalix cf. histrio) and the mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus).