Mid-Atlantic Ridge Octopus [Nectocarmen midatlanticus]
Description
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge Octopus is a deep-sea species found along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is notable for its large size and robust body structure, which help it withstand the high pressures of the deep sea. Its skin has a distinct reddish-brown coloration, likely due to the presence of specific pigments that protect it from harmful radiation emanating from hydrothermal vents in its habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
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| Family |
Forskaliidae
Forskaliidae
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| Genus |
Nectocarmen
Nectocarmen
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