The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

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Scientists just identified a brand-new species of octopus in the Galápagos. It's blue, tiny and absolutely adorable. (Charles ...

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Researchers encountered a new species of octopus while scanning the ocean floor off the Galapagos Islands – and it may be from out of this world.

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