larger Pacific striped octopus

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   A species of octopus, endemic to bays and coastal waters of the tropical eastern Pacific,…

   A species of octopus, endemic to bays and coastal waters of the tropical eastern Pacific, that has a striped body and spotted tentacles, and exhibits certain behaviours that distinguish it from other octopuses.

   • Unlike other octopus species, which are normally solitary, the larger Pacific striped octopus has been reported as forming groups of up to 40 individuals.
   • Also unlike many other octopus, female Larger Pacific striped octopuses don't die after laying their eggs, instead going on to lay again and again.
   • Supporting this latter view, the recently rediscovered Larger Pacific Striped Octopus exhibits a unique hunting behavior that suggests that these animals might have ToM-like cognitive abilities.

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