Metal Print : Common Octopus - Sydney octopus, it feeds on shellfish and small crabs which it drills and poisons before eating the paralyised contents Sydney Harbour, Australia
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Common Octopus - Sydney octopus, it feeds on shellfish and small crabs which it drills and poisons before eating the paralyised contents Sydney Harbour, Australia
VT-8388
Common Sydney OCTOPUS - close-up, endemic
Sydney Harbour, Australia
Octopus tetricus
It feeds on shellfish and small crabs which it drills and poisons before eating the paralyised contents, gives toxic bite. Females eat the male after mating
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Media ID 4194073
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Cannibalism Endemic Legs Mollusc Molluscs Octopus Octopuses Poisonous Scary Strange Suckers Tentacles Toxic Unusual
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Discover the underwater wonders of Sydney Harbour with our stunning Common Sydney Octopus Metal Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating close-up image, taken by Ron & Valerie Taylor from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, showcases the intricate details of this endemic octopus species, Octopus tetricus. Known for its intelligence and agility, the Common Sydney Octopus feeds on shellfish and small crabs, using its powerful beak to drill into their shells and administer a deadly poison. Bring this mesmerizing marine creature into your home or office with our high-quality Metal Print, adding a touch of underwater adventure to any space.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Sydney's Underwater Mastermind - VT-8388, the Toxic Octopus!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Ron & Valerie Taylor, we are introduced to the enigmatic VT-8388, a. k. a. the Common Octopus of Sydney Harbour. With its unusual and slightly eerie appearance, this octopus is truly a creature straight out of a sci-fi movie. Equipped with an arsenal of tentacles adorned with suckers and legs that seem to go on forever, VT-8388 possesses both beauty and danger in equal measure. Its toxic bite makes it one formidable predator in the underwater realm, paralyzing its prey before indulging in a feast fit for an octopus king. This endemic mollusc showcases Australia's unique wildlife at its finest - mysterious yet mesmerizing. As it gracefully maneuvers through the depths of Sydney Harbour, you can't help but feel a mix of awe and trepidation towards this cunning creature. With its piercing eyes and distinctive face resembling something from another world, VT-8388 stands as a testament to nature's boundless creativity. Its ability to drill into shellfish and small crabs adds another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating species. So dive into the depths alongside Ron & Valerie Taylor's incredible photograph and witness firsthand the captivating allure of VT-8388 - an underwater marvel that reminds us just how strange and wonderful our planet truly is!
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