Tentacle Collection (page 9)

Cartoon of Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea), an underwater sea snail using tentacle to put food in open mouth

Illustration of Common Pelicans Foot (Aporrhais pespelecani), snail with long snout and tentacles emerging from shell on beach

Cartoon of purple Sea Urchin (Echinoidea) using shells and seaweed debris as camouflage it carries on back from predatory fish swimming above

Illustration of Clown Fish in tentacles of Sea Anenome

Cross section illustration of Sea Anemone

Cross section illustration showing how a jellyfish stings

Anatomical illustration of a coral

Illustration of an octopus

Illustration of acorn barnacle at low tide, keeping upper plates closed over feeding limbs, and covered by tide, with plates open and limbs spread out to feed

Illustration of Octopus gripping rock with tentacle underwater

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Harp Shell. Date:

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Pygmy Squid. Date:

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Elegant Cyerce Slug. Date:

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Poison Ocellate Octopus in glass. Date:

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Cryptic Phyllodesmium Nudibranch. Date:

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Wunderpus Octopus hunting on black sand. Date:

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Red-lined Flabellina Nudibranch. Date:

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Painted Thecacera Nudibranch. Date:

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White V Octopus camouflaged with sand. Date:

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Algae Octopus. Date:

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Algae Octopus. Date:

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Golden Tropical Bottletail Squid on black sand. Date:

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Bigfin Reef Squid. Date:

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False Clown Anemonefish pair in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica. Date:

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Sea Star. Date:

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Berry's Bobtail Squid on sand. Date:

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Mosaic Nudibranch. Date:

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Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. 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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Broadclub Cuttlefish covered in sand. Date:

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Willey's Halgerda Nudibranch. Date:

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WIllan's Nudibranch. Date:

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Aeolid Nudibranch crawling on black sand. Date:

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Aeolid Nudibranch crawling on black 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:

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Sea Anemone (Actiniaria) closeup ~ Puerto madryn, Chubut, Argentina, South America

Sea Anemone on sea floor of Atlantic Ocean

Sea anenome in the Beqa Lagoon reef, Fiji

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"Tentacle: A Symbol of Power, Mystery, and Nature's Intricacies" From ancient times to modern depictions, the tentacle has captivated our imagination with its enigmatic allure. In 1882, an American cartoon portrayed England as the octopus of imperialism, symbolizing its relentless quest for land across continents. This Devilfish in Egyptian waters served as a powerful metaphor for domination. Jules Verne's "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" brought forth another image of a wriggling arm brandishing in the air - an eerie reminder of the deep-sea wonders that lay beneath. The octopus became synonymous with mystery and intrigue. But not all they are fearsome; some hold delicate beauty within their grasp. The Blue-ringed Octopus mesmerizes us with its vibrant hues while reminding us of nature's intricate designs. In folklore and mythology alike, we encounter tales of sea monsters like Kraken attacking ships with their massive tentacles. These legends from Scandinavia evoke both fear and fascination as they remind us of humanity's vulnerability against nature's might. Even in political satire, tentacles find their place. An anti-Russian map from 1904 humorously depicts Europe and Asia entangled by Russia's reach - highlighting how power can extend through unseen appendages. Beyond marine creatures, snakes too possess captivating coils that resemble tentacles in their sinuous movements. Their elegance reminds us that even danger can be beautiful. The clash between two giants unfolds when the Kraken battles Sperm Whales in a lithograph from 1900 - showcasing strength locked within each creature’s mighty limbs. Venturing into colder realms brings encounters with mysterious beings like unidentified large jellyfish amidst brash ice in Antarctica’s Cierva Cove. These ethereal creatures embody both fragility and resilience against harsh polar conditions. And let us not forget about squid.