Octopus defilippi Verany, 1851 Atlantic Longarm Octopus

     When initially discovered by the photographer the skin of the specimen had a smooth appearance (below left). As the camera was placed closer the specimen it changed its appearance and the skin became "Bumpy" in appearance (below, right).

Octopus defilippi Verany, 1851 Atlantic Longarm Octopus

Octopus defilippi Verany, 1851 Atlantic Longarm Octopus

Close-up

Octopus defilippi Verany, 1851 Atlantic Longarm Octopus