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Octopus - Octopus vulgaris - Changing colours

Common Octopus - Octopus vulgaris Cephalopod mollusc belonging to the Octopod order. Easily recognised by its large, globular head which is distinct from the rest of the body, formed by eight tentacles with double rows of suckers. Colouring is variable due to its mimetic abilities. Found on rocky or detrital beds with crevices, from a few meters to over 100. Maximum size 60 centimeters.


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Octopus - Octopus vulgaris - Changing colours

by Dieter


Uploaded on July 13, 2022


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Camera: Canon
Model: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS
Creation Date: 2017:05:14 19:23:29
Image width: 2079 px
Image height: 2381 px
Image size: 3.46MB
Aperature: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/60
ISO - speed: 320

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