The researchers found in the Indian ocean eared octopus. Scientists believe that he is the representative of a new species of the genus Grimpoteuthis, deep-sea octopuses, which are also called “Dumbo octopus” by analogy with elephant disney cartoon of the same name, which was teased for big ears. Scientists have discovered “Dumbo”, plunging the standalone camera system on the seven-meter depth.
Marine ecologist Alan Jamieson with a group of scientists in a year and a half participated in the expedition, “Five deep” and visited all the deepest parts of the oceans, according to CNN. After completing more than a hundred dives, the team had an idea of what marine life can be seen on the seabed, said jameson, but to meet octopuses they did not expect.
According to the ecologist, discover a new species of octopus — a big surprise: scientists often find a variety of previously unknown creatures, but it’s usually tiny worms or small crustaceans. The size of the new form of “Dumbo” is about 30 cm in length.
Jamieson also believes that shooting eared octopus will help many people to overcome fear of deep water animals.
“It’s just a cute little octopus, he’s doing the same, and that should do the octopus. There is nothing particularly strange. Let’s hope that people begin to understand the deep world, and not to associate it with something terrible, horrible and strange,” — said the ecologist.
