Meet the pink big-eyed octopus so cute that the scientist who discovered the creature is considering naming it 'ADORABILIS'
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#1 A researcher at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute must decide what to call an unclassified species of 'flapjack octopus' and is thinking about calling it Opisthotheusis Adorabilis
#2 The newly discovered octopus is related to previously known species such as the so-called 'Dumbo octopus'.
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#3 Stephanie Bush (right) was struck by the animal's cuteness after capturing some. Scientists devised a system of red lights (left) so that the deep sea creature could be seen while feeling like it was 1,400ft deep in the sea
#4 One member of the unnamed octopus species felt so comfortable in a tank at the Monterey Bay Aquarium that it laid eggs. Above, Bush works at the aquarium's research institute
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#5 In fact, this wee sea creature could star in a Finding Nemo sequel.
