Tentacle Collection (page 4)

Squiddly
Pierre Mineau

Guardian of the Abyss
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

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

Jellyfish in aquarium exhibit

Carmarina hastata, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ommastrephes sagittatus, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Japan/ Tokyo/ Tsukiji fish market big red octopus in a bucket at Tokyos Tsukiji market known as " Tokyos stomach"

Close up of a colony of Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis) Scotland, UK, October

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Golden Tropical Bottletail Squid - buried in Date:

Clinging Jellyfish (Gonionemus vertens)
Clinging Jellyfish -Gonionemus vertens-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

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Tentacles of Tube Anemoe (Ceriantharia sp.), Bali, Indian Ocean, Indonesia

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Tentacles of a Mushroom soft coral (Sarcophyton trochelioporum), Bali, Indian Ocean, Indonesia

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Tube Anemone - on black sand - Magic Crack dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

Octopus, illustration
Octopus, computer illustration

Fiji. Clownfish hiding among sea anemones. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Fiji. Close-up of anemone mouth. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sea anemones, c19th century. Artist: A Fullarton & Co
Sea anemones, c19th century

Suckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Suckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch

Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch

The Octopus of Monopoly, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Octopus of Monopoly, 1888. Commerce battles the Monster octopus called Monopoly. The little boat, Free Competition, is being pulled under the waves by the tentacles of Copper, Salt, Iron

Physalia pelagica, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Zoanthids in blue
Zoanthids are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world

Achatina fulica, Giant African Snail with striped shell

Portuguese Man o War (Physalia physalis) with long, dangling, purple-blue tentacles

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

A fantastical depiction of the legendary Kraken

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Yellow Sea Cucumber with feeding tentacles extended on Sea Squirt Pink Beach dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Yellow Sea Cucumber

Crystal Jelly Fish Aequorea victoria Native to West Coast of North America
Crystal Jelly Fish, Aequorea victoria, Native to Westcoast of North America

Flying aliens. Computer artwork of possible alien life forms in the clouds of a gas giant planet. It is thought that under such conditions, like those found on Jupiter

Beadlet Anemone in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands
SAS-499 Beadlet Anemone - in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

CARIBBEAN REEF SQUID, Sepioteuthis sepioidea, BONAIRE
The Caribbean reef squid, Sepioteuthis sepioidea, is commonly observed in shallow near shore water of the Caribbean

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Giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, or North Pacific giant octopus, British Columbia, Canada

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The day octopus, Octopus cyanea, is also known as the big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) is also known as the Big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa; Hawaii, United States of America

The Giant sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) is found down the west coast from Alaska to Mexico; British Columbia, Canada

Giant Pacific Octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, British Columbia, Canada
Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dolfleini), or North Pacific giant octopus; British Columbia, Canada

Portrait of a female Giant pacific octopus
Portrait of a female Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) against a black background at the Alaska SeaLife Center; Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Caribbean Reef Squid, Sepioteuthis sepioidea, Bonaire
The Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) is commonly observed in shallow near shore water of the Caribbean; Bonaire, Netherlands

Crown Jellyfish, Cephea cephea, Hawaii, USA
The Crown jellyfish (Cephea cephea) is also known as the cauliflower jellyfish, Hawaii. This species lives in open ocean with a lifespan of three to six months

Day Octopus, Octopus cyanea, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Lions Mane Jellyfish, Cyanea capillata, BC, Canada
The Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) can reach six feet across with 30 foot tentacles; British Columbia, Canada

Day octopus portrait
Portrait of a Big blue octopus or Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) at the Butterfly Pavilion; Winchester, Colorado, United States of America

Long Arm Octopus, Hawaii, USA
This larval stage of a long arm octopus, Octopus sp. is no more that five inches across (as pictured) and was photographed at night in midwater several miles off the Kona Coast during a blackwater

Orange-fin Anemonefish, Philippines
This juvenile Orange-fin anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) is pictured hiding in a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora); Philippines

Japanese Flying Squid, Yap, Micronesia
This image was captured a mile off the island of Yap at night with the bottom 1000+ feet below. Hundreds of these squid passed by very quickly. This one paused just briefly for a portrait

Day Octopus, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Squat Shrimp on anemone, Philippines
A close look at a squat shrimp (Thor amboinensis), on a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora). This anemone has been found as host to 7 different species of clownfish as well as the domino damselfish;

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"Tentacle: A Symbol of Power, Mystery, and Nature's Intricacies" From ancient times to modern depictions, the tentacle has captivated our imagination with its enigmatic allure. In 1882, an American cartoon portrayed England as the octopus of imperialism, symbolizing its relentless quest for land across continents. This Devilfish in Egyptian waters served as a powerful metaphor for domination. Jules Verne's "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" brought forth another image of a wriggling arm brandishing in the air - an eerie reminder of the deep-sea wonders that lay beneath. The octopus became synonymous with mystery and intrigue. But not all they are fearsome; some hold delicate beauty within their grasp. The Blue-ringed Octopus mesmerizes us with its vibrant hues while reminding us of nature's intricate designs. In folklore and mythology alike, we encounter tales of sea monsters like Kraken attacking ships with their massive tentacles. These legends from Scandinavia evoke both fear and fascination as they remind us of humanity's vulnerability against nature's might. Even in political satire, tentacles find their place. An anti-Russian map from 1904 humorously depicts Europe and Asia entangled by Russia's reach - highlighting how power can extend through unseen appendages. Beyond marine creatures, snakes too possess captivating coils that resemble tentacles in their sinuous movements. Their elegance reminds us that even danger can be beautiful. The clash between two giants unfolds when the Kraken battles Sperm Whales in a lithograph from 1900 - showcasing strength locked within each creature’s mighty limbs. Venturing into colder realms brings encounters with mysterious beings like unidentified large jellyfish amidst brash ice in Antarctica’s Cierva Cove. These ethereal creatures embody both fragility and resilience against harsh polar conditions. And let us not forget about squid.