Eledone moschata
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Eledone moschatus, Leach.
Description:
Stipple engraving featuring a full-body view of the musky octopus (Eledone moschata), alongside anatomical details. Distributed throughout the Mediterranean, this species possesses a single row of suckers on each arm and preys upon molluscs, fish, and crustaceans. The original caption uses the older synonym Eledone moschatus.
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