Cephalopod Collection (page 7)

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Berry's Bobtail Squid on sand. Date:

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Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. Date:

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Longarmed Octopus. Date:

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Bigfin Reef Squid at night. Date:

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Bigfin Reef Squid at night. Date:

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Veined Octopus in shell. Date:

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Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish. Date:

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Veined Octopus on Sea Star (Linckia laevigata). Date:

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Broadclub Cuttlefish covered in sand. Date:

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Veined Octopus with bright margin on black sand. Date:

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White V Octopus with distinctive white spots. Date:

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Wunderpus Octopus. Date:

Octopus posing on reef, La Paz, Mexico

Close-up front view of a broadclub cuttlefish
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) hovers over the seafloor in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Blue ring octopus swimming, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Blue ring octopus swimming, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Common Octopus guards its lair
Caribbean Reef Octopus guards its lair, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A broadclub cuttlefish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pygmy Cuttlefish, Indonesia

Coconut Octopus in shell, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coconut Octopus in shell, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a cuttlefish eye, Manado, Indonesia

Group of squids in formation near fishing net with silvery fish inside, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Mimic octopus, facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

The day octopus on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
The day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close encounter with common octopus, West Palm Beach Florida

A Caribbean reef octopus on the seafloor off the coast of Belize
A Caribbean reef octopus (Octopus briareus) explores the seafloor of a shallow reef off the coast of Belize. This intelligent cephalpod ranges throughout the Caribbean feeding on lobster, crab

Mating orange cuttlefish, Byron Bay, Australia

The eye of a common octopus in West Palm Beach, Florida
The eye of a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in West Palm Beach, Florida

Blue-ring octopus on black sand, North Sulawesi
Blue-ring octopus on black sand, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cuttlefish, Indonesia

Eyes of a coconut octopus, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Eyes of a coconut octopus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

White cuttlefish egg in staghorn coral, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Atlantic Octopus in shell debris on ocean floor, North Carolina

A pygmy cuttlefish blends into its environment
A pygmy cuttlefish (Sepia sp.) uses its color-changing abilities to blend into its environment in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Flamboyant cuttlefish embryos develop in their eggs
Flamboyant cuttlefish embryos (Metasepia pfefferi) develop in their eggs in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close-up view of a common octopus, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Close-up view of a common octopus (octopus cyanea), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Juvenile cuttlefish in egg, , North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Juvenile cuttlefish in egg backlit, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cuttlefish with tentacles extended, North Sulawesi
Fierce-looking flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) with tentacles extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Common octopus protects a bottle inside the remnants of a tire in West Palm Beach
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) protects a bottle for a home inside the remnants of a tire in West Palm Beach, Florida

An inquisitive octopus in a Fijian reef

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Papua New Guinea
A Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Darkly-colored coconut octopus, North Sulawesi
Darkly-colored coconut octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) with bright suckers, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Broadclub cuttlefish, head on view, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), head on view, Gorontalo, Indonesia

White and red octopus squeezing through sponges, Bali, Indonesia

A coconut octopus crawls across the sandy seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

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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.