montereybayaquarium: “ It’s a special treat to spot a red octopus while tide-pooling, but careful not to touch it. Red octopuses have venom to kill prey and sharp beaks to break open shells. These adaptations help them secure food…and discourage...
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It’s a special treat to spot a red octopus while tide-pooling, but careful not to touch it. Red octopuses have venom to kill prey and sharp beaks to break open shells. These adaptations help them secure food…and discourage handsy tide-poolers!

Thanks to staffer Chuck Saltsman for the photo!

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    I can confirm from personal experience that the bite of this deceptively small octopus species feels like being sliced...
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