Grimpoteuthis boylei is a pelagic umbrella octopus, also known as the dumbo octopus because it bears a resemblance to the title character of disney's film dumbo, 1941 They commonly search for polychaete worms, pelagic copepods, isopods, amphipods, and other crustaceans for food. Basic facts about grimpoteuthis boylei
Lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status. Boylei search for prey as they hover over the sea floor The grimpoteuthis boylei is a special type of octopus
Scientists have only found ten of these amazing creatures so far. Nomenclature original description collins, m.a Species accepted grimpoteuthis boylei collins, 2003 published in Male and female adults usually die shortly after spawning and brooding, respectively
Males perform various displays to attract potential females for copulation During copulation, male grasp the female and inserts the hectocotylus into the female's mantle cavity where fertilization usually occurs.
