Octopus shell suit | Blue Planet II

When an octopus is caught out in the open water, it attaches shells to its body to camouflage itself.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 1'29''
  • Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology
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Licence: ERA Licence required

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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Programme: Blue Planet II
  • Series: 1
  • Episode: Green Seas
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