Camouflage and Deception

Summary In the dangerous underwater world the easiest way to disappear from sight is to blend in with the reef. Creatures such as octopus and stonefish have perfected this art. The first to escape being eaten and the other to surprise potential prey. Deception on a crowded reef could mean the difference between life and death, butterflyfish have large spots that look like eyes near their tails to confuse a pursuing predator. In this episode we explore the different ways of camouflage and ways in which fish deceive both hunter and prey.

S3.E6 ∙ Camouflage and Deception

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Lamberti Stef Muller

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Genres : Family Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 2000

Countries of origin : South Africa

Official sites : Aquavision TV Productions

Language : English

Production companies : Aquavision TV Productions Off The Fence

Summary In the dangerous underwater world the easiest way to disappear from sight is to blend in with the reef. Creatures such as octopus and stonefish have perfected this art. The first to escape being eaten and the other to surprise potential prey. Deception on a crowded reef could mean the difference between life and death, butterflyfish have large spots that look like eyes near their tails to confuse a pursuing predator. In this episode we explore the different ways of camouflage and ways in which fish deceive both hunter and prey.

Details

Genres : Family Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 2000

Countries of origin : South Africa

Official sites : Aquavision TV Productions

Language : English

Production companies : Aquavision TV Productions Off The Fence

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