Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) settled on a reef, UK.
RMID:Image ID:2HXP21X
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Roy Waller / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2HXP21XFile size:
82.6 MB (2.6 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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4368 x 6608 px | 37 x 55.9 cm | 14.6 x 22 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
3 October 2001Location:
Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.More information:
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Octopus has settled on some Dead man's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum). Its habit of curling up its tentacles is where it gets its name. Also known as Lesser octopus, Horned octopus & Northern octopus.