Tentacle Collection (page 5)

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;

Chambered Nautilus
Chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius); Manado, Indonesia

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

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

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

A Green Sea Anemone; Oregon, United States Of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) In Mid-Water; Hawaii, United States Of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea), View Of The Suckers On This Eight Armed Cephalopod; Hawaii, United States Of America

This Juvenile Three Spot Damselfish (Dascyllus Trimaculatus) Is Pictured Beside The Anemone That Is Utilizes For Protection; Yap, Micronesia

Divers On Underwater Scooters And A Common Cuttlefish (Sepia Officinalis); Palau, Micronesia

This View Shows The Eight Armed Cephalopod Free Swimming In Mid-Water, Day Octopus, (Octopus Cyanea); Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Close Up Of Tentacles Underneath An Octopus; Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Octopus; Israel

Purple octopus; Israel

Underwater Close Up Of A Christmas Anemone, British Columbia, Canada

Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Kosrae, Underside View Of Day Octopus With Surface Visible (Octopus Cyanea)

Hawaii, Full Length View Day Octopus Floating Down From Surface (Octopus Cyanea)

Hawaii. Maui, Kapalua, Close Up Of A Male Oval Squid During A Night Dive

Papua New Guinea, Detail Of Pink Lace Coral (Stylaster Sp?) With Whitetips, Black Background

Detailed View Of Orange Tube Coral (Tubastrea Faulneri)

Indonesia, Close-Up Of Red And Yellow Sea Star On Hard Coral, Green With Whitetips

Indonesia, Cuttlefish Close-Up Side View With Eye Closed

Fiji, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Close-Up, Curled Up Sitting On Coral

Hawaii, Day Octopus In Midwater, Underside (Octopus Cyanea) With Sun Shining Through

Hawaii, Stony Cup Coral (Tube Coral) Close-Up Detail

Hawaii, Yellow Soft Coral, Cup Coral, Close-Up Detail

Hawaii, Pink Jellyfish Close-Up In Black Ocean Background

Thailand, Huge Jellyfish Near Crambione Mastigophora Surface With Juvenile Jackfish Caranx Sp? Around Sunburst

Micronesia, Orange-Fin Anemonefish (Amphiprion Chrysopterus) And Sea Anemone (Heteractis Crispa), Sunburst Blue Ocean

Micronesia, Close-Up Detail Anemone Tentacles (Heteractis Magnifica) White Purple Tips

Canada, British Columbia, Clown Shrimp (Lebbeus Grandimanus) On A Crimson Anemone (Cribrinopsis Fernaldi)

Malaysia, Anemonefish And Anemone (Amphiprion Perideraion) Pair

Hawaii, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Sunburst, B1930

Hawaii, White Jellyfish, Midwater In Blue Ocean Backlit By Sunburst A88C

Hawaii, Jellyfish With Long Tentacles In Blue Sparkling Ocean A88E

Australia, Pelagic Octopus (Octopus Sp?) Midwater Black Ocean Background A87H

Papua New Guinea, Purple Jellyfish Midwater (Glowing) Surface Visible A88D

Hawaii, Translucent Jellyfish (Cephea Cephea) Floats In Deep Blue Water

Malaysia, Octopus Cyanea Diguising Itself As A Part Of The Coral Reef

Canada, British Columbia, Unknown Species Of Jellyfish From The Order Anthomedusae

Hawaii, Octopus Cyanea Diguising Itself As A Part Of The Coral Reef

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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.