Jellyfish and octopuses are the two living invertebrates in marine life. These animals seem almost the same, but they are very different. Surprisingly, you would wonder when the facts will reveal. So, what are the key differences between jellyfish vs octopuses? Jellyfish have a shorter lifespan than octopuses. Jellyfish have no heart, brain or eyes. … Read more
Meet the blue ringed octopus. It is a highly venomous species found in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Their distinctive yellow skin is marked with blue and black rings. These rings change color when the octopus feels threatened. They inhabit tide pools and coral reefs from Japan to Australia. The blue ringed octopuses belong to … Read more
Meet the Caribbean Reef Octopus – a marine animal that inhabits coral reefs. It has eight long arms that differ in size and width. The mantle is bulky and can reach up to 60 cm in length. It weighs approximately 3.3 lb or 1.5 kg. This species is hard to describe because it can alter … Read more
Tremoctopus is a type of cephalopod that lives in subtropical and tropical oceans. It has four species that live in the shallow to mid-waters. Adult females have long, transparent webs that connect their dorsal and dorsolateral arms. That’s why they are commonly called blanket octopuses. Also, the shorter arms of these cephalopods lack any transparent … Read more
The Common Octopus, also known as the Octopus Vulgaris, is one of the most widely studied species of octopus due to its widespread distribution and ease of maintenance in captivity. These cephalopods are known for their remarkable intelligence and problem-solving abilities, which have made them popular subjects for research in fields such as neurobiology and … Read more
Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus today (you can also call it the North Pacific giant octopus) – one of the largest species of octopus in the world, known for its massive size and intelligence. Found in the North Pacific Ocean, these creatures can grow up to 16 feet in length and weigh up to 600 … Read more
Let’s meet a mimic octopus today – a master of disguise. In its natural state, the mimic octopus is light pale and like most octopuses, it changes its skin color to blend in with the surroundings. Many octopuses do this, but the mimic octopus takes things to another level altogether. The mimic octopus can be … Read more
The California two-spot octopus, also known as “bimac” is a species of octopus found in the Pacific Ocean (also on the coasts of California). It has distinctive blue eyespots on its head. Bimacs typically live for about two years and are closely related to Verrill’s two-spot octopus. In 2015, scientists sequenced the bimac’s genome. The … Read more
The coconut octopus, also known as the “veined octopus” or Amphioctopus marginatus. It is a medium-sized cephalopod residing in the warm waters of the western Pacific Ocean. This clever creature likes to eat shrimp, crabs, and clams. It has a quirky personality, including walking on two legs and using tools like coconut shells and seashells … Read more
Yes, they do. But the fact is that sharks are not the usual diet of an octopus. However, if the situation demands then they might consume sharks. But in most cases, the Giant pacific octopus catches sharks as their prey. Due to their huge size, it’s easier for them to hunt sharks. Moreover, in hunting … Read more
