The Strangest Octopi

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Title says it all.  I got curious about octopi and wondered what the weirdest species are, which was mostly off looks.  Enjoy.

Argonaut

Blanket Octopus

Coconut Octopus (Use hollowed coconut husks to hide from predators while they walk.)

Dumbo Octopus

Flapjack Octopus

Mimic Octopus (Imitates Eels and Snakes)

Octopus Wolfi (Smallest at 0.6 inches)

Blue-Ringed Octopus (Carries enough venom to kill 26 adult humans.)

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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21 Responses to The Strangest Octopi

  1. coldhandboyack's avatar coldhandboyack says:
    January 26, 2025 at 8:40 am

    These guys are just amazing.

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  2. tidalscribe.com's avatar tidalscribe.com says:
    January 26, 2025 at 9:52 am

    More variety than I imagined. I wonder if they all have the three hearts and nine brains?

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  3. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    January 26, 2025 at 1:16 pm

    Very cool, Charles. I didn’t know there were so many.

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  4. noelleg44's avatar noelleg44 says:
    January 26, 2025 at 2:09 pm

    They are beautiful and smart, too. I remember seeing a video of one unscrewing a jar top. I won’t eat them.

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  5. Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
    January 26, 2025 at 3:54 pm

    So beautiful and each one very different. I could never pick a favorite from this group.

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  6. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    January 27, 2025 at 10:29 am

    Such interesting little beasties.

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  7. V.M.Sang's avatar V.M.Sang says:
    January 28, 2025 at 4:31 am

    Wow! That blue-ringed one is seriously scary? Although rather beautiful.

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  8. Carol Balawyder's avatar Carol Balawyder says:
    January 28, 2025 at 5:50 pm

    What an interesting post. ❤

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