Vitreledonella alberti explained

Vitreledonella alberti is an incirrate octopus, in the genus Vitreledonella of the family Amphitretidae. It was named alberti in honor of Albert I, Prince of Monaco.

Description

It is a transparent octopus. It was discovered by Louis Joubin in 1924,[1] six years after the discovery of its better-known congener Vitreledonella richardi.

Notes and References

  1. Joubin, 1924: Contribution à l'étude des céphalopodes de l'Atlantique Nord (4e Série). Résultats des Campagnes scientifiques accomplies sur son yacht par Albert I, Prince souverain de Monaco, vol. 67, pp.1-113.

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