13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Walking algae
A specimen of Octopus vulgaris was found out of his den during a day-time scuba diving in Faial, Azores, Portugal. The picture shows the octopus expressing acute camouflage as anti-predatory strategy while it is moving on a seaweed substrate.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2015 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2015 |
| Photo Location: | Faial, Azores, Portugal |
| Camera: | COOLPIX AW130 |
| Copyright: | © Piero Amodio |