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P. ocellatus
inhabits sandy substrates and have excellent camouflage within its
environment. They are extremely cryptic and are commonly found
partially/fully buried in sediments (EOL, 2011). The ocelli patterns on
its body provide excellent disguise. Furthermore, the production of
mucus leads to the adhesion of sand particles to its body, enhancing
camouflage. They are likely to be exceptional in camouflage to
compensate for the lack of chemical defences (Cimino and Ghiselin,
1998).
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