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Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate / Jennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson, and James B. Wood.

Mather, Jennifer A. (Author). Anderson, Roland C. (Added Author). Wood, James B. (Added Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781604690675 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: 208 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-200) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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.
Subject:
Octopuses.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lummi Library QL 430.3 .O2 M38 2010 274264 Stacks Available -