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Greater argonaut octopus, Argonaut argo
Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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This handcoloured lithograph showcases the Greater Argonaut Octopus, scientifically known as Argonaut argo, in a unique and intriguing presentation. The image features both the female octopus in its intricately designed egg case, or 'paper nautilus,' and without the shell. The Greater Argonaut Octopus is a pelagic species, meaning it lives in the open ocean, and is the only known living octopus that constructs an external egg case. The female octopus is depicted gracefully holding her egg case, which resembles a delicate, translucent, and intricately patterned lantern. The egg case provides protection for the developing embryos and floats on the ocean surface, allowing the eggs to be dispersed by ocean currents. Once the eggs hatch, the tiny octopuses, or 'hatchlings,' will swim away and begin their independent lives. The other side of the lithograph reveals the female octopus without her egg case, displaying her eight arms and two long, retractable feeding tentacles. The Argonaut Octopus is known for its ability to change the color and texture of its skin, making it an elusive and fascinating creature of the deep sea. This stunning handcoloured lithograph was produced by Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. The meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors bring the Greater Argonaut Octopus to life, making this a truly remarkable piece of natural history art.
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