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larger Pacific striped octopus

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

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A species of octopus, endemic to bays and coastal waters of the tropical eastern Pacific, that has a striped body and spotted tentacles, and exhibits certain behaviours that distinguish it from other octopuses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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  • Unlike other octopus species, which are normally solitary, the larger Pacific striped octopus has been reported as forming groups of up to 40 individuals.

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