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Animal Qualities

Identity shifting

Become the signal.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Mimic Octopus

Species principle: Shape Mimicry

Become the signal.

Survival expands when the self can become many signals.

Mimic Octopuses can alter posture, movement, and appearance to resemble other sea animals such as flatfish, lionfish, or sea snakes, confusing predators or prey.

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