mbari-blog:Happy International Octopus Day! These incredible animals certainly deserve some celeb
mbari-blog:Happy International Octopus Day! These incredible animals certainly deserve some celebration! This Grimpoteuthis sp., (aka “Dumbo octopus) was spotted gliding gracefully through the dark water at 3,325 meters (10,908 feet). This group of octopuses is typically found on or near the seafloor where they use finger-like cirri on their arms to catch small crustacean, worms, and other prey items. We’ll be showcasing more of our fantastic cephalo-friends this week as we celebrate Cephalopod Awareness Days, so stay tuned for all the cephalomania! -- source link