The researchers determined that the dorado octopus is a member of the deep-sea genus Muusoctopus.
The animals undersea habitat was captured in photos and video by the ROV SuBastian.
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A dorado octopus hatchling.Photo: Schmidt Ocean Institute
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A petite octopus propels itself through the deep sea.Gif: Schmidt Ocean Institute
