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Coconut octopus

Invertebrate
Scientific name
Amphioctopus marginatus
Size
8–15 cm3.1–5.9 in
Depth range
5–30 m16–98 ft

Diver notes

Carries shells to hide under — the only invertebrate known to use tools. Do not take its shell away for a clearer shot.

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