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National GeographicBlue is the rarest color in nature, but Microeledone galapagensis makes its unusual hue part of its survival strategy. Recently discovered near Darwin Island in the Galápagos, this golf ball-sized octopus has a squat body and short arms, distinguishing it from other octopuses and raising questions about how it thrives in the ocean depths. However, scientists theorize that its unique coloration may allow it to stealthily gobble up bioluminescent creatures. Discover more about Microeledone galapagensis and what makes it so unusual at the 🔗 in bio.
On the profile · May 28, 2026