Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) underwater closeup showing eyes, head and siphon, UK.

Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) underwater closeup showing eyes, head and siphon, UK. Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Roy Waller / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2DHWE7D

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50.3 MB (1.3 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5117 x 3437 px | 43.3 x 29.1 cm | 17.1 x 11.5 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

7 August 2003

Location:

Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Curled octopus has raised spikes on its skin as a camouflage tactic. Octopus also known as lesser octopus, northern octopus and horned octopus. Wild in Scottish coastal waters.