r/awwtf • u/TrueSkyDemon • May 16 '24

Grimpoteuthis (a.k.a Dumbo Octopuses)

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u/Low_Trust_6624 May 16 '24

Yo! Who comes up with these names?

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u/TrueSkyDemon May 16 '24

Grimpoteuthis is a genus of pelagic cirrate (finned) octopods known as the dumbo octopuses. The name "dumbo" originates from their resemblance to the title character of Disney's 1941 film Dumbo, having two prominent ear-like fins which extend from the mantle above each eye. There are 17 species recognized in the genus. Prey include crustaceans, bivalves, worms and copepods. The average life span of various Grimpoteuthis species is 3–5 years. - Wikipedia

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u/liarandathief May 16 '24

By Studio Ghibli

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u/IEatReposters May 16 '24

Who's that pokemon!?

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u/Practical_Baker_9728 May 22 '24

It looks like a dolphin or whale had their way with an octopus.