Here's a fun comparison. A wonderful grasshopper from the Bodega Dunes:
Below is the same grasshopper viewed from the side. It's amazing how well the colors and markings match the sand grains. It almost renders them invisible (especially when seen from a distance).
Reviewing these photos made me think of Ghost Crabs (Ocypode quadrata) from the East Coast. Although the coloration is finer grained, the palette is similar. They're both masters of camouflage!
Reminds me of the shrimp and isopod found in the sand at Shell beach which match each other. Can not remember the names.
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