Marine Biologists Discover Rare Seven-Armed Octopus on Scottish Beach
Marine biologists have discovered the remains of a rare seven-armed octopus, known as a 'septopus', on a beach in Collieston, Scotland. This species, also referred to as the blob octopus, is one of the largest octopuses, capable of reaching lengths of up to 11 feet. The discovery was made by a beachcomber who found the tentacles on Aberdeenshire beach and alerted the staff at Forvie National Nature Reserve. The septopus is typically found in deep waters below 1,640 feet and is so rare that only four have been observed alive in the past 40 years. The most recent sighting was captured by a remotely-piloted vehicle in Monterey Bay, California. Despite its name, the septopus actually has eight limbs, with the males hiding their eighth limb, a reproductive organ, in a sac behind their right eye. The remains have been preserved for further study, with some potentially being displayed in museums. 
