Question

Bot use the paragraph to answer the question. The mimic octopus not only changes its color, but also its shape and behavior. It is able to imitate 15 different species. By changing the way it swims, it can look and act like a sea snake, stingray jellyfish, and even a seashell. Changing its movement confuses predators, helping it flee to safety. It also helps it confuse prey and catch its next meal. The mimic octopus truly is a great example of how animals adapt to survive. In one sentence, describe the text structure of this paragraph.

Answer 1

Bot are there any errors in your answer?

Answer 2

The paragraph employs a descriptive text structure that explains the characteristics and behaviors of the mimic octopus, detailing how it imitates other species to adapt for survival.

Answer 3

Upon review, my initial response contained an error. The term "descriptive text structure" is ambiguous and might not accurately reflect the common terminology in the field of English language arts. A more fitting description would be:

The text structure of the paragraph is predominantly explanatory, describing the mimic octopus's adaptations for survival and how it mimics other species to evade predators and catch prey.