Cephalopod Collection (page 2)

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) eating fish at night, portrait. The Bahamas

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) showing arms and suckers, Vernon Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) changing its colour to a bright blue, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Colorful Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) swimming over a colony of cup coral at night, Philippines

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) feeding on Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Paper nautilus (Argonauta hians) in open water at night. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) near Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

Squidy
Barathieu Gabriel

Flow of Squid
Barathieu Gabriel

Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) larvae close up, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Pair of Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) mating in a coral reef, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Having succeeded in gaining the female's acceptance

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea), occurs in both Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to eastern coast of Africa, moving across coral reef, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Palau chambered nautilus (Nautilus belauensis) in front of red Sea fan (Gorgonia) on a vibrant coral reef, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) ventral view, detail of tentacles and suckers, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) moving over rocks, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

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USA, Hawaii, Big Island, near Kona, Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Date: 21/07/2006

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Papua New Guinea, New Britain Island. A long-armed wonderpus octopus. Date: 11/02/2005

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Papua New Guinea, New Britain Island. Close-up of a broadclub cuttlefish amid coral. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of octopus. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of deadly blue-ringed octopus. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Underwater scenic of blue-ring octopus and coral. Date: 21/05/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. A wonderpus long-armed octopus moves over the ocean floor. Date: 05/10/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A pygmy cuttlefish above a well-camouflaged frogfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A marginated octopus prepares to occupy a clam shell. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A marginated octopus finds a home in a clam shell. Date: 19/05/2006

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Cuttlefish (Sepiida) swimming over hard coral, Buyat Bay, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Nocturnal bobtail squid (Sepiolida), Aljui Bay, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, New Guinea Island, Raja Ampat. Front view of cuttlefish amid corals. Date: 19/05/2006

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Cuttlefish (Sepiida) amid corals, Raja Ampat, New Guinea Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Close-up of octopus on coral, Raja Ampat, New Guinea Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Close-up of a squid, Lembata Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Pantar Island. Close-up of long-arm octopus, or wonderpus, resting on ocean floor. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Pantar Island. Close-up of long-arm octopus, or wonderpus, resting on ocean floor. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Pantar Island. Due to the presence of the blue ring on either side of its body, this unidentified octopus appears to be poisonous. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. A poisonous blue- ring octopus flashes its blue rings as a warning. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. An octopus claims a clam shell as a home. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Bobtail squid buries itself on sea floor. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. A Pfeffer's flamboyant cuttlefish flashes brilliant colors when alarmed. Date: 11/02/2005

Illustration of Ammonitida from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432992 Illustration of Ammonitida from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of various Cephalopods Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746695 Examples of various Cephalopods Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fossil shell of baculite or walking stick rock
6337686 Fossil shell of baculite or walking stick rock by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil shell of baculite or walking stick rock, an extinct cephalopod mollusc genus. Baculites vertebralis)

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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.