Showing posts with label 65. What brings an octopus in spots?. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 65. What brings an octopus in spots?. Show all posts

Sunday, May 17, 2015

65. What brings an octopus in spots?


The bite of the blue-ringed octopus is deadly poisonous. Normally, the creature’s skin is sandy-colored, which helps it blend in with the sea-bed. But when the octopus is alarmed, bold blue rings appear all over its body. The spots act as a warning, so enemies know to keep clear.