Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate
Title:
Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate
Author:
Mather, Jennifer A.
Anderson, Roland C.
Wood, James B.
ISBN:
9781604690675
Publication Information:
Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010
Physical Description:
208 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Introduction: Meet the octopus -- In the egg -- Drifting and settling -- Making a living -- In the den -- Getting around -- Appearances -- Not getting eaten -- Personalities -- Intelligence -- Sex at last -- The rest of the group -- Postscript: Keeping a captive octopus.
Abstract:
A natural history of the octopus, featuring personal narratives, underwater research, and closeup photography that details mating and predatory behaviors, intelligence, and problem-solving abilities.
Subject Term:
Subject:
| Octopuses |
Summary:
A natural history of the octopus, featuring personal narratives, underwater research, and closeup photography that details mating and predatory behaviors, intelligence, and problem-solving abilities.