dumbo octopus

Noun

Any of several species of umbrella octopuses of the genus Grimpoteuthis.

Japanese Meaning

グリンプトゥティス属に属する、傘のようなひれを持つ数種のタコ

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While deep-sea researchers lowered the trap, a dumbo octopus drifted by, its ear-like fins fluttering like tiny wings.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

深海の研究者たちが罠を下ろしていると、グリンプテュティス属の傘形のタコが漂ってきて、耳のようなひれを小さな翼のように震わせていた。

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Any of several species of umbrella octopuses of the genus Grimpoteuthis.

This specimen does not possess tentacles but does have clear fins leading to speculation that it may be related to deep sea species such as today’s dumbo octopuses or alternatively, this is a member of the vampire squid group, Vampyromorphida.

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dumbo octopuses

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