Common Octopus [Octopus vulgaris]
Description
The Common Octopus is a marine animal known for its rounded body, bulging eyes, and eight long arms. It is most commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is capable of changing its skin color and texture as a form of camouflage. It is the most studied of all octopus species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Stalked Jellyfish
Staurozoa
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| Order |
Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
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| Family |
Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
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| Genus |
Eight-armed Jellyfish
Halocordyle
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