Octopus

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The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured popular imagination. From the molluscan ancestry of octopus to its ingenious anatomy, amazing mating and predatory behaviors, and other-worldly relatives, this title takes readers through the life cycle, uncovering the details of distinctive octopus personalities.



The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured popular imagination. With an alien appearance and an uncanny intellect, this exceptional sea creature has inspired fear in famous lore and legends—from the giant octopus attack in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Ursula the sea witch in The Little Mermaid. Yet its true nature is more wondrous still. After decades of research, the authors reveal a sensitive, curious, and playful animal with remarkable intelligence, an ability to defend itself with camouflage and jet propulsion, an intricate nervous system, and advanced problem-solving abilities. In this beautifully photographed book, three leading marine biologists bring readers face to face with these amazingly complex animals that have fascinated scientists for decades. From the molluscan ancestry of today’s octopus to its ingenious anatomy, amazing mating and predatory behaviors, and other-worldly relatives, the authors take readers through the astounding life cycle, uncovering the details of distinctive octopus personalities. With personal narratives, underwater research, stunning closeup photography, and thoughtful guidance for keeping octopuses in captivity, Octopus is the first comprehensive natural history of this smart denizen of the sea.

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Hardcover

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 21 mei 2010

Aantal pagina's: 208

Illustraties: Met illustraties

Hoofdauteur: James B. Wood

Tweede Auteur: Roland C. Anderson

Co Auteur: James B. Wood

Hoofduitgeverij: Timber Press

Co Uitgever(s): Amedeus Press

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 171 mm

Product hoogte: 25 mm

Product lengte: 235 mm

Studieboek: Nee

Verpakking breedte: 165 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 25 mm

Verpakking lengte: 230 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 789 g

EAN: 9781604690675

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