Cephalopod Collection (page 9)

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

Head shot of a brownish red coconut octopus, North Sulawesi
Head shot of a brownish red coconut octopus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Octopus eyeballs, West Palm Beach. Florida

A coconut octopus in Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Octopus fleeing mimicking a flounder, North Sulawesi
Octopus fleeing mimicking a flounder, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A cuttlefish lays eggs in a fire coral on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish amongst a reef
Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) amongst a reef in green water, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Bigfin reef squid tending eggs along a buoy line, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) tending eggs which have been laid along a buoy line, taken at dusk, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Head shot of a brightly colored flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hairy octopus hovering over rubble, North Sulawesi
Very rare tiny hairy octopus hovering over rubble, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a Caribbean reef octopus 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

An unidentified octopus on a black sand seafloor
An unidentified octopus (Octopus sp.) is found on a black sand seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Octopus head, West Palm Beach, Florida

Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Tylosaurus tries to feed on some ammonites
The large marine lizard of North America, Tylosaurus, tries to feed on some ammonites

Concept of the suction feeding Shastasaurus eating celphalopods
Artists concept of the suction feeding in Shastasaurus, where the ichthyosaur hunts bioluminescent cephalopods in deep waters

Aristonectes plesiosaur attempts to make a meal of a squid-like cephalopod during the Late Cretaceous period

Nectocaris is an extinct animal from the Cambrian of Canada
Nectocaris pteryx is an extinct animal from the Cambrian of Canada

A massive Shonisaurus attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites
A massive, 30-ton Shonisaurus, the largest known ichthyosaur (marine reptile) attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites

Squid-like Orthoceratites attempt to make meals of trilobites
Squid-like Orthoceratites (genus Orthoceras) attempt to make meals of trilobites of the species Asaphus kowalewskii at the bottom of an Ordovician sea 480 million years ago

Liopleurodon eating an ammonite. Liopleurodon are large carnivorous marine reptiles from the Jurassic era

An Ophthalmosaurus catches a squid in the deep sea

Cymbospondylus, a very large and early Triassic ichthyosaur

Giant Pacific Octopus, North Pacific Giant Octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russia

Giant Pacific octopus or North Pacific giant octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation

Pharaoh Cuttlefish -Sepia pharaonis-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Bigfin Reef Squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Eye of Bigfin reef squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Bigfin reef squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

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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.