Two different species of GPO

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Gdog
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Two different species of GPO

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Interesting article. Proof of at least two different types of Octopus covered by the Giant Pacific Octopus name..

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/21774 ... il-now.htm
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Re: Two different species of GPO

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Wow! So I wonder if we have both types around these parts?
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My understanding is yes.
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So far only known from southeastern Alaska to the Bering Sea- though I don't know if anyone has looked for them here yet. Everyone should look through their octo pics and see if they have any.
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Well... that's a very interesting tidbit Gdog. I would have remained ignorant, thank you for posting.
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