The dumbo octopuses, scientifically classified under the genus Grimpoteuthis, are pelagic cirrate octopods. They earned their whimsical name "dumbo" due to their striking resemblance to Disney's iconic character Dumbo, thanks to prominent ear-like fins extending above each eye. This genus encompasses 17 recognized species. | WPLG Local 10
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“The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are called Dumbo octopuses because of the two large fins—one on either side of the mantle—that protrude like ears,” says @natgeo. This clip from ROV SuBastian shows a great example of how Dumbo Octopuses use the flapping their strong fins to propel themselves through the water, as opposed to the jet propulsion (expelling water forcefully from their siphons) as other octopuses do. Another noticeable difference is that the Dumbo octopus doesn’t h
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32K views · 1.5K reactions | This graceful glider is the Grimpoteuthis octopus. ⁠ ⁠ These deep-sea octopuses use the movement of their large fins and arms to propel themselves through the water. They are affectionately called the "dumbo" octopuses because of those flapping fins. This group of octopuses is typically found on or near the deep seafloor, where they use finger-like cirri on their arms to catch small crustaceans, worms, and other prey items. | MBARI | Facebook
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