#two spot octopus

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Two Spot Octopi

Females tend their eggs continuously for two to four months until they hatch.

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Cephalapod (Greek kephalē head + pous, pod- foot)

You have met this little one before. This tub of 3 little Two Spot Octopus was found just right off shore near a cage of mussels. Take a quick look at the individuals in the photographs, what do you see?

I would note that these octopus are different colors but they are all the same species. Kind of confusing, huh. Octopus have really cool skin and are able to change the color & texture of their skin which produces an INCREDIBLE effect. Chromatophores, pigmented organs in the octopus skin, are behind this magic. Learn more about them from researchers at UC Santa Barbara by clicking here

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Caribbean Two-Spot Octopus (Octopus filosis) - 

At its normal color, the O. filosis greatly resembles the common octopus.  The main difference is the ocellus, or false eye marking under the eyes.  When the octopus changes color, a normally pale ring flashes a vivid blue.  It can also change color to a beautiful array of vivid patterns and hues, as well as change is size and texture of skin. 

These little guys prefer the tropical waters of Haiti, Caribbean, Bahamas and Florida.  They are quite common and harmless.  Locally they are known for being quite friendly, and are relatively unafraid of human contact.  (This does not mean that you should bother them!!) 

Plus cute af. 

Photos: (top) (bottoms)

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Two Spot Octopus by ~FamiliarOddlings

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Two-spot octopus!!!