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“The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are called Dumbo octopuses because of the two large fins—one on either side of the mantle—that protrude like ears,” says @natgeo. This clip from ROV SuBastian shows a great example of how Dumbo Octopuses use the flapping their strong fins to propel themselves through the water, as opposed to the jet propulsion (expelling water forcefully from their siphons) as other octopuses do. Another noticeable difference is that the Dumbo octopus doesn’t h

The dumbo octopuses, scientifically classified under the genus Grimpoteuthis, are pelagic cirrate octopods. They earned their whimsical name "dumbo" due to their striking resemblance to Disney's iconic character Dumbo, thanks to prominent ear-like fins extending above each eye. This genus encompasses 17 recognized species. | WPLG Local 10