Scientists aboard the research vessel the E/V Nautilus, off the coast of California, were shocked and delighted to find this little squid chilling on the ocean floor. 。
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According to the commentary, the researchers concluded that the strange creature with big "googly eyes" was a cuttlefish, but is actually called a Stubby squid (or a。 Rossia pacifica。Rossia pacifica 。
). However, this particular squid is closely related to the cuttlefish.
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The bright purple color and enormous eyes makes the sea creature look almost fake. "It’s like some little kid dropped their toy," said one scientist in the video commentary.
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Another exclaimed, "do something!
Another exclaimed, "do something!" on the commentary. If you look very close, you can see one of its tentacles moving slowly.
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Of course, perfectly round, googly eyes aren't entirely uncommon in the animal kingdom. A new species of frog found in Costa Rica, for example, looks just like Kermit the Frog. 。
We're just so happy to know this Stubby squid exists.
。We're just so happy to know this Stubby squid exists. 。TopicsAnimalsViral Videos 。
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