Deep-sea explorers have captured rare footage of a “Dumbo octopus” swimming nearly 10,000 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Named for its ear-like fins, this elusive creature lives in one of the most extreme environments on Earth—total darkness, crushing pressure, and near-freezing temperatures. Dumbo octopuses use their fins to gracefully “fly” through the water rather than jet propulsion. Because of their extreme depth range, sightings are uncommon and rely on advanced submersible
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CAUSING A FLAP: U.S. Scientists spotted a rare 'Dumbo' octopus during a deep-sea research dive. The creature is so named because of the flapping fins on the side of its head that resemble the animated character. http://abcn.ws/2CnB3ds | ABC News
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Dumbo octopus are famous for their striking resemblance to the beloved flying elephant. These creatures have large fins (not ears) on their mantle, which they use to gracefully “flap” through the water. Unlike many other types of octopus, Dumbo do not move by expelling water forcefully from a siphon - they have no jet propulsion. They can flap, glide, and swim throughout the water column, but are generally seen near the seafloor. Keep an eye out for a quick cameo from the headless chicken monste
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Dumbo octopus are famous for their striking resemblance to the beloved flying elephant. These creatures have large fins (not ears) on their mantle, which they use to gracefully “flap” through the water. Unlike many other types of octopus, Dumbo do not move by expelling water forcefully from a siphon - a process called (seriously) “jet propulsion.” They are also known to exhibit a fascinating behavior seen here: expanding their eight webbed arms like an open umbrella before swiftly contracting th
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Flossen, die an die Ohren eines Disney-Elefanten erinnern – der Dumbo-Oktopus ist sehr selten. Umso größer war die Begeisterung, als Wissenschaftler den Tiefseebewohner eher zufällig filmten. | DER SPIEGEL
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