Dance of the Dumbo Octopus
In September 2005, members of an ocean exploration captured video footage of the white deep-sea octopod, Grimpoteuthis bathynectes. They nicknamed the octopod “Dumbo” because of its large ear-like fins. These fins and webbed arms help it swim through the water.
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Runtime: 3 minutes 23 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Marine Life, Oceanography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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