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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Colorful Camouflage

A Hawaiian He’e erects it's papillae to appear spiny as a camouflaging tactic. Working on a snorkeling trip off the island of Lānaʻi.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Lanai, HA, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 80D
Copyright: © Abigail Dahl