Cephalopod Collection (page 3)

Bobtail squid (Heteroteuthis hawaiiensis) on the seabed, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

RF - Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) composite image showing variation of colour and shape, on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho)
473214 The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The so-called paper nautilus)

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Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site

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Pygmy Squid with shrimp (Palaemonidae Family) prey - night dive - Murex House Reef dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Egg mass of Bigfin Reef Squid - Kahuku dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Day Octopus - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Day Octopus - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Eye of Day Octopus - close-up - Seraya Beach Resort house reef, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia Date: 25-09-2019

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night above a coral reef. Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Life in Paleozoic Seas, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho)
IL283085 Life in Paleozoic Seas, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho) by Brightwell, Leonard Robert (b.1889); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor nautilus cephalopod out of its shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

The octopus underside
Avez vous deja vu les dessous d'un poulpe?. Barathieu Gabriel

Octopus
Un poulpe en vue de dessus dans le lagon de Mayotte quand la marA©e est basse.. Barathieu Gabriel

Baby cuttlefish
Rencontre rarissime A┬á Mayotte. Un bA©bA© sA┬¿che, il mesure A┬á peine un centimetre de dimA┬¿tre.. Barathieu Gabriel

Squid detail
detail d'un calamar en plongA©e de nuit.. Barathieu Gabriel

Eye of Squid
Un focus sur un oeil de calamard en plongA©e de nuit. Encore une oeuvre d'art de Dame Nature.. Barathieu Gabriel

Squid close up
Un close un d'un calamar. Barathieu Gabriel

Focus on cuttlefish
Une photo focus sur l'oeil d'une seiche.. Barathieu Gabriel

Squid like a ghost
Barathieu Gabriel

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) portrait reflecting off the surface of the ocean at night, Eleuthera, Bahamas

Ommastrephes sagittatus, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) portrait reflecting off the surface of the ocean at night, Eleuthera, Bahamas

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) over pristine coral reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Carboniferous fossils, wood engravings, published in 1878
Carboniferous fossils: Rhodocrinus verus, Palaeocidaris elliptica, Platycrinus triacanthodactylus, Conocardium fusilforme, Cochliodus contortus, Pentremites florealis (different views)

Cephalopoda, published in 1868
Cephalopoda: A) Hectocotylus (one of the arms of male cephalopods), B) Paper Nautilus, Argonauta, male, C) Spermatophore

Mollusca, hand-coloured lithograph, published 1880
1) Greater argonaut (Argonauta argo), 2) Calamary (Sepia officinalis), 3) Paper nautilus (Nautilus pompilius), 4) Sea Butterfly (Clione limacina), 5) Great grey slug (Limax maximus)

Shoal of three Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

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Golden Tropical Bottletail Squid - buried in Date:

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Crinoid Cuttlefish - Hei Nus dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

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Crinoid Cuttlefish - Hei Nus dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

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Crinoid Cuttlefish - Serena Besar dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

Octopus, illustration
Octopus, computer illustration

Argonauta argo (female), octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Nautilus shell in black and white
macro photo of a nautilus shell cross section in black and white

Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena), internal anatomy, cross-section

A fantastical depiction of the legendary Kraken

Ammonite paving stones

CARIBBEAN REEF SQUID, Sepioteuthis sepioidea, BONAIRE
The Caribbean reef squid, Sepioteuthis sepioidea, is commonly observed in shallow near shore water of the Caribbean

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The Palau chambered nautilus, Nautilus belauensis, is mainly found in the Western Carolines as its name suggests. These nautilus are highly mobile scavenging herbalists

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Giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, or North Pacific giant octopus, British Columbia, Canada

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The day octopus, Octopus cyanea, is also known as the big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) is also known as the Big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa; Hawaii, United States of America

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Cephalopods: From Ancient Mosaics to Living Wonders" Dive into the captivating realm of cephalopods, as we unravel their intriguing story through various hints scattered across time. Starting with a Roman seafood mosaic, depicting an array of marine creatures, our attention is drawn to the mesmerizing giant octopus that has fascinated humans for centuries. Moving forward in history, an engraving showcasing a nautilus and an ammonite reminds us of these ancient relatives of modern-day cephalopods. These extinct marine reptiles once roamed the oceans alongside fascinating creatures like Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite frozen in time. Shifting our focus to present times, we encounter the enigmatic octopus - intelligent and elusive beings that continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. An astonishing SEM image reveals intricate details of an ammonite fossil while highlighting its significance in understanding Earth's past. Traveling back further in time, we stumble upon a 19th-century depiction of the common octopus - showcasing its unique characteristics and vibrant colors. However, not all cephalopods boast such flamboyance; enter the Blue-ringed Octopus with its stunning blue rings serving as both beauty and warning. As we delve deeper into this diverse group of animals known as cephalopods, we come across Argonauta hians or brown paper nautilus - displaying incredible craftsmanship by creating delicate shells from secreted materials. Meanwhile, Sepia officinalis or cuttlefish amazes us with its side view revealing remarkable adaptations for survival. From ancient mosaics portraying Roman delicacies to fossils preserving long-lost species like ammonites and marine reptiles – cephalopods have left their mark throughout history. Today's living wonders such as giant octopuses and colorful blue-ringed octopi remind us that there is still much more to uncover about these intelligent and mysterious creatures that inhabit our aquatic world.