"mimic octopus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mimic octopuses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mimic octopus (plural mimic octopuses)
  1. An Indo-Pacific species of octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, capable of impersonating other species of marine life. Wikipedia link: mimic octopus Categories (lifeform): Octopuses
    Sense id: en-mimic_octopus-en-noun-i4oTtQgi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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