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Author Mather, Jennifer A.

Title Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate / Jennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson, and James B. Wood
Edition First edition
Published Portland : Timber, 2010

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Description 208 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Introduction: Meet the octopus -- In the egg -- Drifting and settling -- Making a living -- In the den -- Getting around -- Appearances -- Not getting eaten -- Personalities -- Intelligence -- Sex at last -- The rest of the group -- Postscript: Keeping a captive octopus
Summary 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
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Octopuses.
Author Anderson, Roland C.
Wood, James B.
LC no. 2009041311
ISBN 9781604690675 (hbk.)