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To see a blue ringed octopus is always a highlight! Despite being absolutely adorable it is one of the deadliest animals in the world.  . The little cephalopod doesnt have razor-sharp teeth or even the ability to travel particularly fast but it does produce a paralyzing neurotoxin that can leave unsuspecting company paralyzed  or dead. . Reposted from @mystic_divers . . . . . . . . . . . #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #siquijorisland #siquijor #mysticdivers #tg5 #uwpic #uwphotography # Octopus Photography, Blue Ringed Octopus, Octopus Pictures, Ringed Octopus, Deadly Animals, Underwater Pictures, Beautiful Sea Creatures, Underwater Creatures, Marine Animals

To see a blue ringed octopus is always a highlight! Despite being absolutely adorable it is one of the deadliest animals in the world. . The little cephalopod doesnt have razor-sharp teeth or even the ability to travel particularly fast but it does produce a paralyzing neurotoxin that can leave unsuspecting company paralyzed or dead. . Reposted from @mystic_divers . . . . . . . . . . . #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #siquijorisland #siquijor #mysticdivers #tg5 #uwpic…

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The Largest Octopus Fan Club 🐙 a Nonprofit Organization on Instagram: "At what point did you become fascinated by octopuses? ⬇️ 📸: @magnuslundgrenphotography 
Most OctoFans know the blue-ringed octo is a DangerSquish! BUT WHY EXACTLY?

Whelp…their saliva is loaded with a powerful neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin (TTX)

But what makes TTX so deadly?
 TTX is highly toxic because of its ability to wreak havoc on our nerve cells. 

Our nerves use tiny channels called sodium channels to send electric Spotted Octopus, Blue Ring Octopus, Blue Ringed Octopus, Octopus Pictures, Deep Sea Animals, Ringed Octopus, Nerve Cells, Sea Creatures Art, Octopus Art

The Largest Octopus Fan Club 🐙 a Nonprofit Organization on Instagram: "At what point did you become fascinated by octopuses? ⬇️ 📸: @magnuslundgrenphotography Most OctoFans know the blue-ringed octo is a DangerSquish! BUT WHY EXACTLY? Whelp…their saliva is loaded with a powerful neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin (TTX) But what makes TTX so deadly? TTX is highly toxic because of its ability to wreak havoc on our nerve cells. Our nerves use tiny channels called sodium channels to send…

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