This rare dumbo octopus (Cirrothauma murrayi) is often called the Blind Octopoddue to the lack of a lens and retina in its eyes. Its eyes can only detectlight and cannot form images.
4/10/2019 1:10:50 PM
Date: 20150413T154725Z
Credit: NOAA OKEANOS EXPLORER Program, Oceano Profundo 2015; Exploring Puerto Rico's Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs
Location: Puerto Rico, West Wall Mona Canyon