Let me tell you why so many people love the Flapjack Octopus!
Imagine its red-orange body like a delicious fluffy pancake, making you want to take a bite out of it! Its big eyes and short, stout tentacles seem like a ghost that stepped out of the game "Pac-Man" with an innocent cuteness. The two tentacles like little short rabbit ears add to its playful charm, melting hearts.
When the Flapjack Octopus lies quietly on the sea floor, it looks like a soft fluffy pancake, making you want to gently stroke it. Its unusual swimming style, which opens and closes like an umbrella, makes it look like it’s dancing—sometimes like a dress, other times like a cute hat.
In Japan, there's even fan art and aquarium souvenirs dedicated to the Flapjack Octopus, showing how much people love it! Researchers have even wanted to rename it the 'Opisthoteuthis Adorabilis' because it fits so well!
So, the Flapjack Octopus is just that cute! Next time you visit an aquarium, don't forget to pay attention to this little octopus!