9 Animals That Look Like Leaves | 水產百科網

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Mimicry[1], in which an organism resembles an unrelated species, is one of the great marvels of evolution[2]. Leaf mimicry is an especially clever form of camouflage. For some animals, looking like a leaf serves as protection from hungry predators[3]. For others, it is a useful way to wait in plain sight for unwitting prey. The adaptation[4] is most common among insects[5] but can also be found in reptiles[6], amphibians[7], and even fish[8]! Here are nine amazing examples of leaf look-alikes from around the world.