Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis spp.)

The Dumbo Octopus earns its name from the ear-like fins protruding from its mantle, used for graceful propulsion in the deep sea. Dwelling at extreme depths where light vanishes, it appears ghostly and delicate, with a whimsical, almost cartoon-like form. This rare, gentle cephalopod floats through the abyss, embodying both strangeness and elegance.