Cephalopod Collection (page 8)

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

A wonderpus octopus crawls across a sand slope
A wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) crawls across a sand slope in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A young day octopus on black volcanic sand
A young day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on black volcanic sand, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Mimic Octopus with arms spread out
Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) with arms spread out, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Golden cuttlefish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

An Atlantic Longarm octopus stands upright on its legs
An Atlantic Longarm octopus (Macrotritopus defilippi) stands upright on its legs in West Palm Beach, Florida

A broadclub cuttlefish lays eggs in a coral colony
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) lays eggs in a coral colony in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Group of bigfin reef squid with sharp sunrays piercing the surface
Group of bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in formation, with sharp sunrays piercing the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A bobtail squid emerges from the sandy seafloor
A bobtail squid (Euprymna berryi) emerges from the sandy seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Coconut octopus carrying a clam shell, North Sulawesi
Coconut octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) carrying a clam shell, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Brown, orange and white octopus, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mimic Octopus, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mimic octopus parachuting down, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Blue-ringed octopus, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A pygmy cuttlefish among corals and algae near a reef
A pygmy cuttlefish hovers among corals and algae near a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A broadclub cuttlefish swims above a diverse reef in Indonesia
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) swims above a diverse reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Reef Squid, USS Kittiwake, Grand Cayman

Camouflaged baby reef cuttelfish, Bali, Indonesia

A small bobtail squid crawls out of the sand
A small bobtail squid (Euprymna berryi) crawls out of the sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

A wonderpus octopus in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) is found in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A small octopus sits camouflaged on a sandy seafloor
An unidentified, small, camouflaged octopus sits on a sandy seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Mimic Octopus head, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mimic Octopus head, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Common octopus protecting a bottle, West Palm Beach, Florida

Juvenile mimic octopus, Bali, Indonesia
Unidentified octopus, possibly a juvenile mimic octopus, Bali, Indonesia

An egg with a developing cuttlefish inside, Sulawesi, Indonesia
An egg with a developing cuttlefish inside, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Colourful squid, Anambas, Indonesia

Colourful squid, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Colourful squid, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A blue-ringed octopus lings to the seafloor in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena sp.) clings to the seafloor in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is the most venomous invertebrate on Earth

A Coconut Octopus, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia
A Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus), a species that gathers coconut and mollusk shells for shelter, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A wonderpus octopus in Indonesia
A wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) in Indonesia

Caribbean Reef Squid at night on reef

Giant Octopus
The Giant Octopus is a cephalopod which has several different species and is found throughout the worlds oceans

Two Coconut Octopus wrestling over clam shells, Indonesia
Two Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus), wrestling over clam shells, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia. This species gathers coconut and mollusk shells for shelter

Ocellate octopus with two blue spots, Bali, Indonesia
Ocellate octopus (Octopus mototi) with two blue spots, Bali, Indonesia

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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.