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The mimic octopus not only changes its color, but also its shape and behavior. It is able to imitate 15 different species. By changing the way it swims, it can look and act like a sea snake, stingray, jellyfish, and even a seashell. Changing its movement confuses predators, helping it flee to safety. It also helps it confuse prey and catch its next meal.The mimic octopus truly is a great example of how animals adapt to survive.

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This paragraph is organized using the cause and effect text structure. It explains how the mimic octopus changes its shape and behavior (cause) in order to confuse predators and catch prey (effect).