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Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate /

Mather, Jennifer A.

Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate / Jennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson, and James B. Wood. - Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010. - 208 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-200) and index.

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.

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.

9781604690675 (hbk.)

2009041311

GBB046872 bnb

015523045 Uk


Octopuses.
Octopus (Genus)

QL430.3.O2 / M38 2010

594/.56

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