Ever heard of a dumbo octopus? I hadn’t until now.
The dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis) gets its name from the fins that resemble the ears of Disney’s Dumbo the flying elephant. It is small, usually only about 8 inches long, but the longest on record measured almost 6 feet. They live on the ocean floor at extreme depths of 9,800 to 13,000 feet.
Using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), researchers in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary recently found this little guy in a previously unexplored area some 80 miles off the coast of California. Their conversation reveals that scientists are just as susceptible to cuteness as the rest of us.
An octopus with fins. Isn’t evolution amazing?
It is. I’m really intrigued by this critter. I’ve never seen anything like it.
Held me spellbound isn’t that just gorgeous?
Elegant, innocent and beautiful, living in the deep dark depths safe from human beings.
Its underside reminds me of some sort of velvet fabric with beaded trim. It really is elegant. Looks so serene.
it really does..