Octopoda Collection

Giant octopus
Plate 26 from Histoire naturelle des Mollusques by Count Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon, 1805

Octopus
Watercolour 401 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. These octopus regularly carry pieces of shell so they can use them as protective

Argonauta hians, brown paper nautilus
A pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians). This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

Coconut / Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) hunts in the sand at night, while illuminated by a divers torch beam, Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Pacific Ocean

Giant pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) swimming freely after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching out from its protective den in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Seven squid and octopuses
Tableau 2 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) experiencing freedom after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) on a coral reef, The Bahamas. August

Veined Octopus, Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus, formerly Octopus marginatus), inhabiting discarded bivalve mollusc shells, which it collects and pulls around itself - defense, shelter

Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) in its juvenile or larval stage. At this stage it is transparent and drifts in the open ocean as plankton. Anilao, Philippines

Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) swimming over sea floor, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) between clam shell halves. Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Glass octopus (Vitreledonella richardi). deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Female Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) drifting in the ocean, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) female, in mid-water, Hawaii

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) showing arms and suckers, Vernon Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Paper nautilus (Argonauta hians) in open water at night. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching out from its protective den in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

European river otter (Lutra lutra) female bringing octopus ashore for cub, Shetland, Scotland, UK, October

RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Juvenile deep water pelagic octopus (Vitreledonella richardi) semi-translucent species, from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Larva of an Atlantic longarm octopus (Octopus defilippi) Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) larvae close up, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea), occurs in both Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to eastern coast of Africa, moving across coral reef, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) ventral view, detail of tentacles and suckers, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) moving over rocks, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

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Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site

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Octopus for sale - Fish Market, Venice, Italy Octopus for sale - Fish Market, Venice, Italy

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Day Octopus - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Day Octopus - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Argonauta argo (female), octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena), internal anatomy, cross-section

Wonderpus Octopus, Wunderpus photogenicus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked Sepia octopodia

Tremoctopus velifer, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Philonexia catenulatus, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

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The mesmerizing world of Octopoda never fails to captivate us. From the awe-inspiring Giant octopus, with its tentacles gracefully gliding through the depths, to the RF - Ocellate octopus emerging from the sea floor like a mystical creature. Witnessing an Octopus in action is truly enchanting. Take for instance the Veined octopus, finding solace atop two halves of an old object or hunting diligently in the sand at night. Its intelligence and adaptability are simply astounding. But Octopoda doesn't stop there; it surprises us with its diversity. The Argonauta hians, also known as the brown paper nautilus, showcases intricate beauty that rivals any work of art. A wide-angle macro view reveals every detail of a Veined octopus stretching its limbs, showcasing nature's perfection up close and personal. And let's not forget about their relatives. Seven squid and other species share this fascinating family tree. The Larval Wonderpus octopus drifts freely in open ocean waters at night off Anilao while Coconut/Veined octopuses continue their nocturnal hunts beneath sandy shores. In Indonesia's Bitung region lies a master of disguise – Thaumoctopus mimicus, commonly known as the mimic octopus. It effortlessly imitates various creatures to protect itself from predators. Even during its juvenile stage, such as that seen in Wonderpus photogenicus, this cephalopod manages to capture our hearts with its delicate features and charm. Octopoda continues to amaze scientists and enthusiasts alike with its incredible abilities and captivating behavior. Truly one of nature's most extraordinary creations.