Tag: Octopus

A common octopus displays its impressive camouflage among corals and reef rocks. The animal has perfectly adapted its skin to the surroundings, showing characteristic skin textures and a striking dark eye.
A perfectly camouflaged octopus demonstrates its impressive ability to adapt to its surroundings. The characteristic eye with its horizontal pupil is clearly recognisable, while the skin texture and colouring blend almost perfectly with the rocky substrate.
A masterfully camouflaged octopus lies motionlessly on the sandy seafloor. The body shape and perfect adaptation to the sediment colour make the animal nearly invisible — an impressive example of camouflage in the underwater world.
Macro shot of the eye of a common octopus.