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Mather, Jennifer A.

Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate / Jennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson, and James B. Wood. - 208 pages, [32] pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-200) and index.

Introduction: Meet the octopus -- In the egg -- Drifting and settling -- Making a living -- In the den -- Getting around -- Appearances -- Not getting eaten -- Personalities -- Intelligence -- Sex at last -- The rest of the group -- Postscript: Keeping a captive octopus.

A natural history of the octopus, featuring personal narratives, underwater research, and closeup photography that details mating and predatory behaviors, intelligence, and problem-solving abilities.

ISBN: 9781604690675

LCCN: 2009041311

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB046872 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015523045 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Octopuses.

LC Class. No.: QL430.3.O2 / M38 2010

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