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Octopus - Common. Found all along the rocky reefs of NSW Sydney. Australia
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Octopus - Common. Found all along the rocky reefs of NSW Sydney. Australia
VT-8391
Common Sydney OCTOPUS - endemic
Sydney. Australia.
Octopus tetricus
Found all along the rocky reefs of NSW. Females eat the male after mating.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Camouflage Camouflaged Cannibalism Endemic Mimicry Mollusc Molluscs Octopus Octopuses Poisonous Puzzle Reef Reefs Scary Seabed Strange Toxic Unusual
EDITORS COMMENTS
Meet the Master of Disguise: VT-8391, the Chameleon of the Sea!". In this print by Ron & Valerie Taylor, we are introduced to an extraordinary creature that could easily give any undercover agent a run for their money. Behold the Octopus - Common, found along the rocky reefs of NSW Sydney in Australia. With its mesmerizing ability to camouflage and blend seamlessly into its surroundings, this octopus is truly a wildlife wonder. Its remarkable mimicry skills allow it to transform its appearance at will, making it virtually invisible on the seabed. You'll find yourself playing a game of hide-and-seek as you try to spot this elusive mollusc amidst the puzzle-like reef. But don't be fooled by its innocent face! Behind those unusual features lies a mysterious and somewhat scary nature. This toxic and poisonous cephalopod is not one to mess with. Endemic to Australian waters, it's known for cannibalism among its own kind – talk about sibling rivalry taken to another level! So next time you're exploring underwater wonders in Oceania's Australasian region, keep your eyes peeled for VT-8391. Just remember not to judge an octopus by its cover – because beneath that camouflaged exterior lies an intriguing world waiting to be discovered!
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