This extraordinary specimen lives beyond the reach of the sun at depths up 5000 feet. It uses a lamp-like photophore at the end of its extended dorsal fin to attract its prey. This impression is from a female with a small full sized male attached to her belly which she uses to fertilize her eggs and when complete discards him into the abyss.
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The giant Pacific octopus is a large eight legged marine cephalopod whose early ancestors were clam-like creatures. Its range is California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia,...
This pose highlights the enormous range of forms the Octopus can take... The giant Pacific octopus is a large eight-legged marine cephalopod whose early ancestors...