Eight-armed deep-sea octopus [Bathydorus octodentatus]
Description
Bathydorus octodentatus is a species of deep-sea octopus. They are characterized by their eight long arms, each lined with two rows of suckers. This species is less aggressive than its cousin, Bathydorus ferox, but it is also less common. It is known to inhabit the deepest parts of the ocean, often dwelling at depths of over 4000 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Rossellidae
Rossellidae
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| Genus |
Bathydorus
Bathydorus
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