Eledone moschata

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Eledone moschatus, Leach.

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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
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Description:

The musky octopus (Eledone moschata) can be found along all the Mediterranean coasts. It has one raw of suckers on each arm and feeds on molluscs, fish, and crustaceans.

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