Jeffords, Jeffrey

octopusII

Octopodidae

This octopus is keeping a wary eye on me as it slowly crawls away. As it moves across the reef, its head seems to remain almost motionless. The siphon is clearly visible, perhaps in a defensive posture as it stays prepared to "ink" me if I get too close.

About this image

Identification
Octopodidae
Location

Luzon Island, Philippines

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic
Behaviors locomotion
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature

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To cite this page: Jeffords, J. 2004. "octopusII.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jeffrey_jeffords/misc.inverts/octopusII/

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