How An Argonaut Shell Is Spun Out Of Their Arms
Today, Danna Staff is going to teach us all about the Argonaut shell! Is it true – do they make their own shells? Let’s find out.
“Sperm Worms”: How Male Argonauts Taught Scientists About Octopus Sex
Argonaut octopuses are best known for what appears to be a beautiful, delicate spiral shell. We now know that female argonauts spend their whole lives growing these thin ‘shells’, which they use as buoyant submersibles and as brood chambers for their eggs. But what about male Argonauts? For hundreds of years, no one ever saw…
Should You Pick Up An Argonaut Octopus Hitchhiker? Let’s Find Out!
Have you ever heard of an octopus hitchhiker going for a ride on a jellyfish? It’s wild but true! Danna Staaf, the author of Monarchs of the Sea, is here to share her knowledge of Argonauts and their method of transportation. Let’s give her a big howdy Octonation! Suppose you’re a gelatinous marine creature like…
