Octopus Escapes Again!

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What is the genre of the story 'Octopus Escapes Again'?

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A narrative nonfiction.

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What does the word 'lurking' mean?

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To wait in hiding, often for a predatory purpose.

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What does it mean when an octopus becomes 'invisible'?

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It can change its color and texture to blend into its surroundings.

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What does the octopus do after noticing the sea turtle?

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Squeezes into an empty shell.

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What do the sea turtle, eel, shark, grouper, and gull have in common?

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All of them might want to eat Octopus.

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Front

What is an octopus?

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A sea creature with eight arms and the ability to change color.

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What is camouflage?

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The ability of an animal to blend in with its surroundings.

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What is a predator?

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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Front

What is the main habitat of an octopus?

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Oceans and seas.

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What is the purpose of an octopus's ink?

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To create a smokescreen to escape from predators.