Vampire Squid Facts: Ancestors Of The Jurassic Seas!

Vampire Squid Facts: Ancestors Of The Jurassic Seas!

Octopus? Squid? Cuttlefish? When you’re none of the above, but you’re still a mushy, 8-armed creature that moves about the ocean using jet propulsion, what could you possibly be? The one and only Vampyroteuthis infernalis, of course! Commonly known as the Vampire Squid, this exclusive cephalopod lives at crushing ocean depths with little oxygen. It…

Kolliker’s Organ: A Baby Octopus’s Temporary Organ

Kolliker’s Organ: A Baby Octopus’s Temporary Organ

This just in! Another octopus secret has been unlocked! Baby octopuses are covered with tiny, microscopic structures known as Kolliker’s organs (KO) that help them sail the seas, make them appear larger than they really are, and aid in camouflage. Think of these organs as a biological guardian angel that protects them through their larval…

Octopus Lifespan: A Glimpse At An Octopus’s Circle Of Life!
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Octopus Lifespan: A Glimpse At An Octopus’s Circle Of Life!

Ever find yourself pondering about an octopus’s life? How long do they live? Do they adopt a healthy lifestyle in the hopes that they will live longer? What species lives the longest? Do females outlive males or vice versa? I know- it’s a lot! From popping out into the world from a tiny egg case…