The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are ... side of the mantle—that protrude like ears. Add in the octopus’s small size (generally around eight inches), relatively short arms ...

Forget about a hole in the bottom of the sea, this octopus has found a hole in the beach. All octopuses have gills, so they ...

Dumbo octopuses are relatively small. They grow to an average length of 20-30 ... It's possible different species of Dumbo octopus could occupy different depth ranges. Dumbo octopuses are well-adapted ...

Blue-ringed octopuses are undeniably stunning. When they are alarmed, these animals will show off the eponymous iridescent blue rings that cover their body and arms. But their adorably small size and ...

That small anemone is a sea slug that has evolved ... octopus here because it has been studied the most, by far. Octopus species do differ somewhat in the organization of their brains, and as ...

The octopus is one of the ocean's most incredible marine life species. This one may even share a similar sleeping trait with ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A small octopus, unique to Penghu, mates each year around the Tomb Sweeping holiday, leading Penghu ...

The most common species of octopus in Hawaii and around Maui is ... This includes their short, one-year life span and small body size, and of course, the fact that they also “taste good.” ...