[2] It has previously been known by other taxonomic names (synonyms) including Eledone thysanophora and Aphrodoctopus schultzei.

The brush-tipped octopus has a round body with eight arms and no shell.

Brush-like digitate are found at the end of each of its arms, except for the hectocotylus.

[4] Its habits are mostly unknown, but it feeds on small crustaceans.

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