Meet the Flapjack Octopus Enamel Pin! 🐙✨
Ever wished you could carry a piece of the deep sea's cutest resident wherever you go? Now you can with our Flapjack Octopus enamel pin!
Inspired by the Opisthoteuthis californiana, affectionately known as the flapjack octopus, this pin captures the essence of the adorable cephalopod that has been charming ocean lovers worldwide.
The flapjack octopus is sometimes referred to as a Dumbo octopus because it belongs to the same umbrella octopus family (Opisthoteuthidae) as the official Dumbo octopus species. Both have adorable ear-like fins on their mantles, which resemble Disney's Dumbo the elephant, though flapjacks are smaller and lack some of Dumbo's distinct features.
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Perfect size: 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide—perfect for subtle oceanic flair on your favorite accessories.
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Premium finish: Crafted with a high-quality enamel coating and gold-plated accents.
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Secure attachment: Equipped with two sturdy prongs, keeping your pin securely in place on jackets, bags, or hats!
Fun Fact: Did you know that the flapjack octopus lacks chromatophores, the color-changing cells found in other octopus species? Instead, their natural reddish hue helps them blend seamlessly into the deep-sea environment, where red light doesn't penetrate, rendering them nearly invisible to predators.
100% of the profit from your purchase will go to OctoNation's 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and be put to immediate use to continue our mission and help expand the species profiles in Octopedia!
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