Octopodidae

the genus show these lines but other sea floor dwelling animals such as the tasseled angler fish use branched veins to camouflage themselves (Doc 6). The second phylogeny tree shows a closer view at the relationship between members of the family Octopodidae who all have arms that unite at the base of the mantle (letter A). Both the sub-Family of Bathypolypodinae and the Eledoninae have poisonous venom (letter B) (Doc 8). The Bathypolypodiane also have extensive membrane connecting their tentacles (letter

“Hapalochlaena lunulata is about 20 cm at maximum spread, but under normal circumstances, it appears much smaller than this. H. lunulata is dark brown to dark yellow in color, but with brilliant blue rings thought to be warning coloration that "glow" when it is angry. The reason the rings are blue is thought to be that the visual range of the octopus is most sensitive in the blue part of the spectrum. At the small beak at the junction of its eight arms rather than manufacturing ink, H. lunulata makes

The Not So Ordinary Octopus Octopus, there is more to this mysterious sea creature than just two big eyes and eight long arms. Considered the most intelligent of all invertebrates, the octopus has problem solving skills along with a short and long-term memory. Though the octopus can be difficult to keep in captivity, some people have been known to keep them as pets. They often escape from supposedly secure tanks, due to their problem-solving skills, mobility and lack of a rigid skeletal structure

The 59-year-old author, Sy Montgomery, has written 20 books, each based on a specific research or expedition she has taken part in. Her studies, which she descriptively incorporates into her novels, have warranted her various book awards and acclaims. She plunges herself into the lives and mysteries of Earth’s wildlife in order to gain a further understanding of how particular organisms thrive in their wild, dangerous environments. Although Montgomery was no expert in the field of cephalopods, she

Giant Pacific Octopus Here is what the Giant Pacific Octopus is all about. First, Do you know a animal that has suckers, and has eight arms, that is giant? Well if you guessed the Giant Pacific Octopus, then you were write. This boneless 110 pound octopus is the biggest octopus. It can change almost any color for camouflage. The Giant Pacific Octopus can have up to 1,500 suckers. It can change or form into about any shape. Even though it has gills it can go out of water for about 30-40 seconds

The Southern Blue-Ringed Octopus Have you ever seen or heard of a cool, weird, but yet fascinating creature? This creature is called the southern blue-ringed octopus. I will tell you some interesting facts about this fascinating creature. The southern blue-ringed octopus got its name from its blue rings. The southern blue-ringed octopus doesn’t always have its blue rings, in fact the octopus’s rings can be different colors like light brown, grey, and even yellow. On the upper side of the southern

An alien with eight great appendages, the octopus, is a carnivore that lives for about one year to two years. It creates ghosts with its ink and can taste with its skin. It has numerous suckers that vary from an octopus to another based on their size. These suckers are like tongues because they contain chemoreceptors that allow them to taste their surroundings as they move across the sea floor. Sever any of its limbs and it will keep moving like a snake. It can completely change its form for three-tenths

The Enteroctopus dofleini, also known as the Giant Pacific Octopus, is an octopus which can range from 3 to 5 meter from top of the head to the tip of its arms (9.75 feet to 16 feet) and its arm range is typically six feet long. The Giant Pacific octopus is reddish brown and on average is 132 pounds. The body of the octopus is bulb-shaped and contains all of the its organs and its mouth. The mouth is found on the underside, where the arms converge. In the center of the mouth is a beak that is made

Squid and Octopi are two mysterious creatures of the sea which many people lack knowledge of. They both have many amusing similarities and differences when it comes to their homes, diets, and physical aspects. These two sea creatures relate in many ways, however there are countless unique characteristics between them. Being some of the most brilliant animals of the sea, Octopi are invertebrates which means that they do not have a single bone in their bodies. They are usually hidden away in caves

Michel Fallah Professor Naomi Lewandowski BIOL. 1001 Lab Section T9GB 9 September 2015 1) a. The authors of “Behavior and Body Patterns of the Larger Pacific Striped Octopus” are Roy L. Caldwell, Richard Ross, Arcadio Rodaniche, and Christine L. Huffard. b. The journal in which the article is published is called Plos One. c. The article was published in 2015. d. Roy L. Caldwell is affiliated with the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California and with the California Academy