Octopus Squid
Octopus Squid (Octopoteuthis deletron) Squid in the genus Octopoteuthis of the family Octopoteuthidae are one of two genera of squid that do
October 28, 2026
Tag: Mollusk
Opalescent Nudibranch
Opalescent nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis) The opalescent nudibranch (or sea slug) is a brightly colored marine gastropod mollusk. Its distribution overlaps with Hermissenda
October 27, 2026
Unknown Octopus
Unknown octopus This small octopus with a frilled mantle and extensive webbing between the arms has only been seen once during the
March 21, 2024
Graneledone Octopus
Graneledone Octopus (Graneledone boreopacifica) The largest octopus observed at Axial Seamount, Graneledone boreopacifica, is very curious and fairly common on the lava
May 19, 2023
Unidentified Nudibranch
Unidentified Nudibranch Nudibranchs (also known as sea slugs) are a type of shell-less mollusk in class Gastropoda that are often equipped with
May 19, 2023
Glob Snail
Glob Snail (Depressigyra globulus) The second most dominant species of Gastropod at Axial Seamount is the Glob Snail. These tiny snails with
May 19, 2023
Juan de Fuca Limpet
Juan de Fuca Limpet (Lepetodrilus fucensis) Limpets are a group of marine snails, members of Class Gastropoda. Lepetodrilus fucensis, often referred to
May 19, 2023
Giant Pacific Octopus
Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) These large octopuses can grow up to 33 lb, with an arm span up to 4.3 m
May 16, 2023
Flapjack octopus
Flapjack Octopus (Opisthoteuthis sp.) These small cirrate octopuses (often confused with Dumbo octopuses) are some of the deepest-living known octopus species. They are
May 16, 2023
Rosy tritonia nudibranch
Rosy tritonia nudibranch (Tritonia tetraquetra) This large, pink nudibranch can be found all across the North Pacific, but has only rarely been
May 16, 2023