Scientists discover new species of octopus

Q.  Scientists have found a new species of Octopus in the Pacific Ocean Floor near Hawaiian islands using which NOAA equipment?
- Published on 07 Mar 16

a. Oceanus Explorer
b. Oceanos Explorer
c. Okeanos Explorer
d. Deep Explorer

ANSWER: Okeanos Explorer
 
This octopus was found by NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer. This light coloured small octopus was found at the depth of 2.5 miles in the ocean close to Necker Island and it lacked fins and muscles. The octopus which has been likened by scientists to Casper, the Friendly Ghost also has all of its suckers on one row on each arm.

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