Pacific Abyssal Octopus [Nectocarmen pacifica]
Description
The Pacific Abyssal Octopus inhabits the abyssal plain of the Pacific Ocean. This species is known for its remarkable ability to withstand extreme cold and pressure. They are typically small, with a dense, muscular body and a dark purple color. Their diet consists mainly of benthic invertebrates and they exhibit a slow, creeping mode of locomotion.
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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