Noun
larger Pacific striped octopus (plural larger Pacific striped octopuses)
A species of octopus, endemic to bays and coastal waters of the tropical eastern Pacific, that has a striped body and spotted tentacles, and exhibits certain behaviours that distinguish it from other octopuses.
Unlike other octopus species, which are normally solitary, the larger Pacific striped octopus has been reported as forming groups of up to 40 individuals.