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Scientists have discovered what may be a completely new species of octopus-- and it's absolutely adorable.. On February 27th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched an ...
The creatures are known as dumbo octopuses because of their “large” fins.
When the Nautilus exploration team laid eyes on the lemon colored "Dumbo" octopus, they couldn't help but say "awww." The team came across the appropriately (but unofficially) named species ...
The species gains their informal name from the ghostly white colouring, reminiscent of that of the cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost, which scientists think may be a result of lack of pigment in their food. [1] They have short arms, and lack the 'ears' found in the deep-sea Grimpoteuthis species (nicknamed the Dumbo octopuses). [1]
They have fins above their eyes, similar to those found on some species of squid. Their maximum size is 20 cm (7.9 in) mantle length. [5] They have eight arms (like any other octopus), but these affixed together in an umbrella shape. [6] However unlike other octopus, they are unable to camouflage by changing skin color and texture. [7]
An octopus (pl.: octopuses or octopodes [a]) is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed mollusc of the order Octopoda (/ ɒ k ˈ t ɒ p ə d ə /, ok-TOP-ə-də [3]).The order consists of some 300 species and is grouped within the class Cephalopoda with squids, cuttlefish, and nautiloids.
The Dumbo Octopus is a group that encompasses 17 different species, with differences ranging from ear size to colors variations. This adorable sea creature is the cutest thing you'll see today ...
Octopus is the largest genus of octopuses, comprising about 100 species.These species are widespread throughout the world's oceans. Many species formerly placed in the genus Octopus are now assigned to other genera within the family.