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A Video on the Mimic Octopus
Selin
Selin is a 17 year-old high schooler from Istanbul, Turkey.High School
Saint Benoit French High School
Graduation Year
2023
Student review
Kelli is an amazing mentor. She is very passionate and knowledgeable about and marine biology. She taught me so many new things that are going to be super helpful in the future about scientific research. She was very understanding and supportive when I decided to change the format of my final project, which I appreciate a lot. Without her support, I wouldn't have been able to finish my project. Working under Kelli's guidance was a great experience overall.
Project description
The main focus of Selin's project was to explain biomimicry: when an organism mimics (or copies) another, to the general public. She chose a project like this in hopes of sparking deep interest in the marine world, possibly even leading people to care about ocean conservation. Through the use of science communication, Selin explores the topic of biomimicry by observing the mimic octopus. However, given that biomimicry can be used as both defense against predators and for hunting prey, she also gives examples of different animals with this ability and the different types of mimicry.
Project outcome
Selin compiled all of her findings and research into a YouTube video.
Kelli
Doctor of Philosophy candidateSubjects
Ecology, Microbiology
Expertise
Marine Biology, Microbiology, Science Communication
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