woensdag 31 augustus 2011

Crazy creatures: the Dumbo Octopus

Official name: Grimphoteuthis
Species known: 14

You'll find these 20cm long creatures 2,5km below sea level in the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean.

The Grimphoteuthis got his name as a dumbo octopus because of his fins, that look like small ears on top of his head. His body is jelly-like and very soft.

The dumbo octopus moves bij moving his fins and 'arms'. He only goes to the bottum of the sea to eat. He's meal consists worms and snails.
Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis)

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