Blanket Octopus

All Resolutions

1. Philonexis quoyanus, d'Orb.
2-6. Philonexis tuberculatus, d'Orb.
7. Philonexis velifer, d'Orb.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Animals
Technique:: Metal Engraving
Engraver:: Annedouche, Christophe
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: Biodiversity Heritage Library, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Mollusques vivants et fossiles
Author:: Orbigny, Alcide Dessalines d'
Publisher:: Paris: Gide et Cie, Éditeurs, 1845
Open Library:: View record

Description:

The blanket octopus (Tremoctopus violaceus) is a rarely observed species that lives in the open sea. Females are much larger and heavier than males.

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{{cite web | title=Blanket Octopus | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/blanket-octopus/ | author=Unknown | year=1845 | access-date=November 21, 2024 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}