Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of octopus discovered in the Galápagos Islands in 2015.
The tiny, blue creature can fit in the palm of your hand and was found nearly 6,000 feet below the ocean surface.
Researchers used CT scanning technology to study the delicate specimen and determine its place in the octopus family tree.
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Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unidentified species of octopus found in the Galápagos Islands — and it’s sure to turn heads. The creature, which sports blue flesh and large eyes, can fit between the bottom of your palm and the first knuckle of your middle finger.
