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Friday, 9 May 2014

Spiral Arms

Image: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Gulf of Mexico 2014 Expedition
A Dumbo Octopus attempts to mimic a spiral galaxy the only way he knows how: by spiralling his arms.


This is the first time a Dumbo Octopus has been seen in this position and it just goes to show the impressive ingenuity of these charismatic creatures when it comes to a game of charades.
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4 comments:

  1. Joseph JG9 May 2014 at 16:17

    I think they always look like something's head!

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  2. Crunchy9 May 2014 at 19:30

    It looks like an octopus with a tunnel borer on its face!

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  3. Crunchy9 May 2014 at 19:32

    See? Look!

    http://www.geoconsol.com/photos/Ute%20Water-Affholder.jpg

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  4. Joseph JG9 May 2014 at 19:50

    I see it! I think Dumbo's hatching plans...

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