Octopus vulgaris

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1-6. Octopus tuberculatus, Blainville.
7-9. Octopus vulgaris, Lamarck.

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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 common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is a mollusk in the Octopodidae family. As the name suggests, it has eight arms, each bearing strong fleshy suckers. It feeds on crustaceans and other mollusks.

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{{cite web | title=Octopus vulgaris | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/octopus-vulgaris/ | author=Unknown | year=1845 | access-date=April 20, 2024 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}