Dumbo Octopus
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| Class | Cephalopoda |
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| Family | Opisthoteuthidae |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Scientific name | Grimpoteuthis |
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Did you know | Though they spend much of their lives suspended above the seafloor, dumbo octopuses lay their eggs on the bottom, attached to rocks or other hard surfaces. |
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| ID | 1266109 |
About Dumbo Octopus
Grimpoteuthis is a genus of pelagic umbrella octopuses known as the dumbo octopuses. The name "dumbo" originates from their resemblance to the title character of Disney's 1941 film Dumbo, having a prominent ear-like fin which extends from the mantle above each eye. There are 13 species recognized in the genus.
Dumbo Octopus Photos
