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Cephalopods Collection (page 4)

Cephalopods: Marvels of the Aquatic World From the vibrant Blue-ringed Octopus to the graceful Caribbean reef squid

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Ammonite fossils exposed in rock on beach, near Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Ammonite fossils exposed in rock on beach, near Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, october

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult pair, mating, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult pair, mating, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp. ) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut

Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp. ) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection
Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp.) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) adult, with fish prey in tentacles at night

Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) adult, with fish prey in tentacles at night, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Dwarf Squid (Alloteuthis subulata) Young just hatched / x 3

Dwarf Squid (Alloteuthis subulata) Young just hatched / x 3

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepiodea) adult, swimming, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepiodea) adult, swimming, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) close-up of eggs with developing young

Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) close-up of eggs with developing young, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult, feeding, with tentacles extended, Siamil Island

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult, feeding, with tentacles extended, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) cuttlebone, washed up on sandy beach, Whitecliff Bay

Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) cuttlebone, washed up on sandy beach, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Orthoceras fossils

Orthoceras fossils
The orthoceras fossils in this piece of black Moroccan limestone come from a species of extinct marine cephalopods known as orthocone nautiloids

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Squid, artwork

Squid, artwork
Squid. Computer artwork of two differnet species of squid side by side

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Giant squid, artwork

Giant squid, artwork
Giant squid. Computer artwork of two species of giant squid (Architeuthis sp.) side by side

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Flamboyant cuttlefish

Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) on the sea floor. Cuttlefish feed on small molluscs, crabs, shrimp and fish by rapidly striking out with a pair of tentacles

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Drying squid

Drying squid. Squid laid out to dry along the shore of Khao chong Krajok beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Octopus on the seabed

Octopus on the seabed
Octopus (order Octopoda) on the seabed. Unknown species of octopus camouflaged against the bleached sands of a coral lagoon

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Reef squid

Reef squid (Sepioteuthis sp.). Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Camouflaged reef octopus

Camouflaged reef octopus. Reef octopus (Octopus sp.) extremely well camouflaged against coral. This octopus can change the colour and texture of its skin to camouflage itself from predators and prey

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Flamboyant cuttlefish hunting

Flamboyant cuttlefish hunting
Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) hunting on the sea floor. Cuttlefish feed on small molluscs, crabs, shrimp and fish by rapidly striking out with a pair of tentacles

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Squid hiding in feather star

Squid hiding in feather star. Juvenile of an unknown species of squid hiding within the arms of a feather star. Juvenile squid are capable of changing the colour of their skin from birth

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Stephen WONG / SpecialistStock

Stephen WONG / SpecialistStock
Broadclub Cuttlefish and diver. Kapalai Island, Malaysia

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Mark Harding / SpecialistStock

Mark Harding / SpecialistStock
Pacific octupus. Ecuador

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Anthony Pierce / SpecialistStock

Anthony Pierce / SpecialistStock
Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic)

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up of eye Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up of eye Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Chambered nautilus, Nautilus belauensis, Palau, Micronesia

Chambered nautilus, Nautilus belauensis, Palau, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Ornate octopus, at night, (Octopus ornatus). Oahu, Hawaii (N. Pacific)

Ornate octopus, at night, (Octopus ornatus). Oahu, Hawaii (N. Pacific)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Reef cutlefish portrait, night, Sepia sp. Madang, Papua New Guinea (Solomon Sea)

Reef cutlefish portrait, night, Sepia sp. Madang, Papua New Guinea (Solomon Sea)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Reef octopus, Octopus cyanea, crawling over reef, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific

Reef octopus, Octopus cyanea, crawling over reef, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Night fishery for Humbolt Squid (Dosidicus gigas) in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)

Night fishery for Humbolt Squid (Dosidicus gigas) in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Captured in fishing cage. Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (RR)

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Captured in fishing cage. Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (RR)
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea). Mexico

Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea). Mexico
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Caribbean reef squid (Sepiotenthius sepiodae)

Caribbean reef squid (Sepiotenthius sepiodae)
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) changing colour Scraggane, The Maharees, County Kerry, Ireland

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) changing colour Scraggane, The Maharees, County Kerry, Ireland
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up of eye Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up of eye Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Two feeding Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Two feeding Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Courtship Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (RR)

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Courtship Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (RR)
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCephalopods Collection: Cuttlefishes (Sepia officinalis) Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK

Cuttlefishes (Sepia officinalis) Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK
Alan James / SplashdownDirect




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Cephalopods: Marvels of the Aquatic World From the vibrant Blue-ringed Octopus to the graceful Caribbean reef squid, cephalopods captivate us with their incredible diversity. These fascinating creatures, found in oceans around the globe, possess unique and mesmerizing qualities. In the depths of the Gulf of Maine, we encounter the enigmatic Deepsea cirrate octopod. With its translucent body and delicate tentacles, this mysterious creature navigates through darkness at a staggering depth of 830 meters. Moving closer to shore, we meet Sepia officinalis - a master of disguise known as cuttlefish. Its ability to change color and texture allows it to seamlessly blend into its surroundings. A side view reveals intricate patterns on its body that showcase nature's artistry. Venturing into sea caves off Oahu's coast in Hawaii, we encounter Oval squid gracefully gliding through turquoise waters. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to this enchanting underwater world. On Ireland's rugged shores in County Kerry lies Scraggane where Cuttlefish reign supreme. Up close, their expressive faces reveal intelligence beyond our comprehension, and are true masters of communication within their species. Diving deeper along North Atlantic's Mid-Atlantic Ridge unveils another marvel – Glass squid with enormous eyes that seem like portals into unknown realms. This deep-sea dweller has adapted perfectly to survive in extreme conditions where few dare venture. Descending further down between 188m and 507m depths lie Histioteuthis sp. , Deepsea squids gracefully swimming amidst dark abysses. Their elegant movements defy gravity as they navigate through these uncharted territories. Finally, we meet Grimpoteuthis sp. , commonly known as Dumbo octopus due to its ear-like fins resembling those of Disney's beloved character. This deep-sea inhabitant showcases adaptability at its finest while captivating our hearts with its unique appearance.