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Family Grimpoteuthis The Dumbo Octopus • Pelagic (open sea), deep sea umbrella octopus genus • Prominent ear-like fins protrude from mantle above lateral eyes • Commonly nicknamed "Dumbo octopuses" or "Dumbo octopods”; • Ear-like fins resemble Walt Disney's Dumbo the flying elephant’s ears Dumbo octopus illustration by Amélie Onzon.
The Dumbo Octopuses: Species Recognized, Variations & Knowledge About • At least 13 species recognized; all different aspects • Differing species features – ear sizes, different colors • Most species poorly known; increasing research occurring with NOAA & MBARI deep sea expeditions Image credit: NOAA – “This tiny octopus, whose body measured about five centimeters across, was spotted swimming along at a depth of 825 meters as we explored Whiting <strong>Sea</strong>mount on April 29, 2015, off the coast of Puerto Rico.” NOAA
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