Recently, researchers have discovered the existence of an extremely unique type of octopus. The species, known as the Indo-Malayan octopus, has the ability to alter its shape, form, and color pattern to mimic or imitate other sea creatures in order to avoid predation (2). The discovery of the mimic octopus is noteworthy because no other type of cephalopod is known to have impersonation abilities. The octopus is also not limited to one imitation. Researchers have observed up to eight different formations
Spencer Stein Sarah Beck Oceanography 101 14 May 2018 The octopus genome and the evolution of cephalopod neural and morphological novelties This Jornal conducted research on the two-spot octopus, or Octopus bimaculoides, by sequencing the genome of this species. They found that “Coleoid cephalopods (octopus, squid and cuttlefish) are active, resourceful predators with a rich behavioural repertoire. They have the largest nervous systems among the invertebrates and present other striking morphological
will be explored by taking a closer look at Thaumoctopus mimicus, the mimic octopus, and Amorphophallus titanum, the titan arum. The first animal, the mimic octopus, has acquired the unique adaption of being able to impersonate characteristic of other species as a mechanism of self defense. The mimic octopus’ full systematic classification is Animalia Mollusca Cephalopoda Octopoda Octopodidae Thaumoctopus mimicus. This octopus likes to live in shallow waters that are only 2 to 12 meters deep off the
Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) · Mimic octopus females differ from the female of other octopus species as they don’t stop foraging and feeding while they’re carrying their eggs. · Mimic octopuses have a unique strategy to avoid predators. They are able to impersonate different animals (some scientists believe they are able to mimic up to 15 different animal species), such as sea snakes, lionfish, jellyfish and flatfish. · While they are mimicking other animals they
The giant pacific octopus is in the kingdom Animalia because it is multicellular, eukaryotic, and has no cell walls. In addition to this, the giant pacific octopus reproduces sexually and has cells that are used for specific functions. (Kalupa, 2012) The octopus is in the phylum Molluska. It is under Molluska because the octopus has a soft body (mollus meaning soft), and is a cephalopod. It also has bilateral symmetry. (Kalupa, 2012) The giant pacific octopus’s class is Cephalopoda. This means “head-foot”
have hijacked their characteristics for imaginary aliens. An octopus has three hearts that pump blue-green blood around its body, using a copper- rather than iron-based carrier for oxygen. Its eight tentacles are covered in suckers that enable it to amble, probe and manipulate with great dexterity. When in danger or enraged, it can switch to jet propulsion, and if danger persists it can eject an ink cloud of confusion and darkness. An octopus has few hard body parts (beak and eyes only), making its body
feely person, have you ever wanted to hug eight people at once? An octopus can do either or both of these if they want to! So you know an octopus is lucky being able to do this but what's an octopuses habitat? Since they can slap eight things at once do they have predators? Or since we're on the facty facts subject where do they live? First of all, an octopus is a cellapod. Which means it has a soft body, and no bones. An octopus also has eight arms, large useful eyes, and suction cups. ( Octopuses
Motivation of Immorality in The Rise of Silas Lapham and The Octopus In both William Dean Howells' The Rise of Silas Lapham and The Octopus by Frank Norris, a character is faced with the moral issues involved with operating his business. Howells' character, Silas Lapham (The Colonel) and Norris' Magnus Derrick are both desirous to have a prominent position in their respective societies, but are in the precarious situation of having to deploy immoral methods to achieve this coveted stature during
The Blue Ringed Octopus is one of the most beautiful and intelligent creatures. It is Genus: Hapalochlaena and Species Hapalochlaena lunulata. In studying this animal, they have an amazing design, habitat, and diverse anatomy. Considering the Blue Ring Octopus, it is a very diverse and interesting animal. Although people have little knowledge of the Blue Ringed Octopus, it is one of the most interesting animals in the world. Of the many things that relate to its ecosystem, some main points would
The blue ringed octopus Introduction: The Blue Ringed Octopus is a very fascinating animal because it is famous for its deadly poison, which is powerful enough to kill a person. Also, beaches in Australia actually put on “beware” signs about the octopus! Wanna know more? Well come and read this book! Appearance: Like all octopuses, they have eight legs, bulging eyes, and rounded bodies. They also have 2 eyes that are about ⅓ of the body and no bones. The blue ringed octopus is usually light
Like almost any other animal the octopus has many dangers that they need to hide from. Octopuses are masters of camouflage and have amazing defensive skills that can be used for fighting. Octopi are known for defending themselves against small sharks and other dangerous predators. An octopus uses its color changing abilities to blend in with its surroundings and to warn other animals to prevent them from attacking the octopus. Along with having camouflage, all species of octopi are known to be venomous
early times, tales of horror have been gone around strange sea creatures, especially the giant squid and the fearsome octopus. They are among the largest, strongest, fastest, most cunning, and ferocious of all animals. Many of them, however, are quite harmless and are useful in a variety of ways. _________________________________________ *The Eight-Armed Octopus The octopus is a soft, bag-shaped creature. It has eight long, slender arms, with cup shaped suckers and connected by thin membranes
Learning and Consciousness in Octopuses Cephalopods are known to be exceptionally intelligent by invertebrate standards and in some respects even rival “higher” vertebrates. These animals have many highly evolved sensory and processing organs that allow them to gain a greater understanding of their environment and their place within it. Due to their advanced structures, many of which are analogous to vertebrate structures, and abilities they have been widely studied. Their methods of learning have
My invertebrate research paper is about Dumbo octopus, also called Grimpoteuthis. Dumbo octopuses are type of mollusks. In the category of mollusks it is divided into smaller groups, and they are part of the cephalopods. These octopuses got their name from Disney’s film Dumbo. This is because of their fin that extends from the mantle above each eye. Dumbo octopuses are deep sea animals that live on the ocean floor at extreme depths of 3000 to 4000 meters, and because of that they have the ability
Fish that are found in the benthic part of the ocean are really interesting to me. Benthic means it's the lowest level in any body of water such as an ocean or a lake. Different organisms that live in this deep part of the ocean are called benthos. Some examples of benthos are starfish, sea cucumbers, oysters, and clams. There are many different geographies to the be if ocean such as trenches, mountains, and volcanoes. The benthos have their own food source which is called detritus. Detritus
around potential tools and assembling them when needed. Until these observations, invertebrates have not been known to have such cognitive abilities that are needed to engage in sophisticated behaviors such as tool use. One particular octopus species, the veined octopus, has been known to use a specific tactic called stilt walking that allows them to carry coconut shell halves and use them to build shelter against predators. Complex cognitive processes such as planning, problem-solving, and environment
(Doc 1). As a member of the order Octopoda, this species has eight arms (Letter G) (Doc 3). Furthermore both the sub groups Incirrina and the Cirrina have a reduced shell size (letter H) (Doc 3). As a member of the sub order Incirrina, the veined Octopus does not have cirra (letter J) which is found only in the the sub order Cirrina (Doc 5). The letter I represents the lack of paired fins on the head an aspect that is com...
group in our society is the athlete. Baseball players will not step on the foul line as they leave the field of play. Football players have exact pregame rituals that can not be interrupted. The hockey fans of the Detroit Red Wings will throw an octopus onto the ice after their team scores a goal. The Red Sox did not will a World Series all of those years, simply because they trade Babe Ruth to the Yankees. The Cubs are still paying for not allowing a goat into one of their games. While all of these
dependent -- stage. No longer self-sufficiently producing its own heat and light, each house was inextricably tied to an industrial energy producer. . . . To contemporaries it seemed that industries were expanding, sending out tentacles, octopus-like, into every house."(28-29) This dread of uniformity became intensified as incandescent gas lighting, high pressure gas lighting (Robins 142), and finally electric arc-lighting grew more common in urban settings. People became immediately
using their chromatophores, it might be best to know exactly what the chromatophores are and what they can do. Camouflage is the most important defense action in cephalopods. The cephalopod chromatophore system has captivated people since squid and octopus and cuttlefish were discovered. Chromatophores are specific cells which can contain or produce pigment, or reflect light in a precise way to create a certain desired color. The system is the only known example of skin reflectance under direct neural