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Nudibranch (Jorunna rubescens). Also known as Sea Slug. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken in the Philippines. Known as part of the Coral Triangle.
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Nudibranch (Jorunna rubescens). Also known as Sea Slug. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken in the Philippines. Known as part of the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Nudibranch (Jorunna rubescens). Also known as Sea Slug. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken in the Philippines. Known as part of the Coral Triangle.
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Nudibranch (Phyllodesmium rudmani), which perfectly mimics Xenia Soft Coral. Also known as Sea Slug. Found throughout Indonesia and Philippines. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Nudibranch (Phyllodesmium rudmani), which perfectly mimics Xenia Soft Coral. Also known as Sea Slug. Found throughout Indonesia and Philippines. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Nudibranch (Phyllodesmium rudmani), on Xenia Soft Coral, which it mimics. Also known as Sea Slug. Found throughout Indonesia and Philippines. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Poison Ocellate Octopus (Octopus mototi). Found on sand bottoms throughout the Indo Pacific. Photo taken at Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Poison Ocellate Octopus (Octopus mototi). Found on sand bottoms throughout the Indo Pacific. Photo taken at Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Hairy Octopus (Octopus sp.). This photo was taken in 3 metres of water off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mosaic Octopus (Abdopus abaculus). Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but rare. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus). Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), with a Sea Urchin. Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus). Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), living in a bi-valve sea shell. Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), living in a bi-valve sea shell. Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), living in a bi-valve sea shell. Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), living in a bi-valve sea shell. Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), living in a bi-valve sea shell. Also known as Coconut Octopus, this species is often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), also known as Coconut Octopus, hiding in a bottle with a captured juvenile Catfish. Also often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Veined Octopus (Octopus marginatus), also known as Coconut Octopus, hiding in a bottle with a captured juvenile Catfish. Also often sighted hiding in discarded coconut shells. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Anilao, Philippines. Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This octopus is a master of cryptic camouflage, often mimicking marine animals. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Paralarval Octopus (possibly Wunderpus or a member of the genus Abdopus), swimming. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Paralarval Octopus (possibly Wunderpus or a member of the genus Abdopus), swimming. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Paralarval Octopus (possibly Wunderpus or a member of the genus Abdopus), swimming. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Paralarval Octopus (possibly Wunderpus or a member of the genus Abdopus), swimming. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Paralarval Octopus (possibly Wunderpus or a member of the genus Abdopus), swimming. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea), juvenile. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea), juvenile. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea), juvenile swimming. Note the funnel or siphon used to "jet" propel the octopus through the water. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. Photo was taken off Anilao, Philippines. Within the Coral Triangle.
© Gary Bell / OceanwideImages.com |
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