They found a “Dumbo” octopus almost 7,000 meters deep (and yes, there are pictures)

April 27, 2021 11:04 PM

Scientists have identified the new species of octopus “Dumbo” by computerized imaging and genetic tissue analysis.

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A group of scientists found a new kind of octopus “Dumbo” in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. In order to identify them, they used state-of-the-art equipment and non-invasive techniques.

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The species of the family “Grimpoteuthis” it was discovered in the Emperor’s Seamounts, nail underwater mountain range located in the North Pacific. As the researchers reflect, identification was possible after analyze a series of high-field magnetic resonance images. More, CT scan, which, along with the other studies, were supplemented by a tissue analysis.

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The results were published in the magazine BMC Biology, and they showed that Dumbo octopus specimens studied showed differences in shell, gills, and digestive tract. Likewise, compared to other octopuses of the same family, the mollusk presented variations in the nervous system and sensory organs, confirming that it was a new species.

It should be noted that, unlike the usual techniques for describing species based on dissection, they this time resorted to the use of minimally invasive genetic imaging and analysis, according to experts.

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They pointed out that “this allows taxonomic descriptions of large zoological specimens to be made in a more complete manner” without damaging the specimens studied, being a great advance in the preservation of ecosystems.

Octopuses with ear-type fins, such as the Dumbo elephant, are seen unusual organisms, so their sightings rarely occur. However, biologists indicate that are an important part of megafauna deep sea habitats up to at least 7 thousand meters deep.

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