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In the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy, the blue-ringed octopus is the prominent symbol of the secret order of female bandits and smugglers, appearing in an aquarium tank, on silk robes, and as a tattoo on women in the order. [28] [2] The Adventure Zone featured a blue-ringed octopus in its "Petals to the Metal" series. [29]
The greater blue-ringed octopus, despite its vernacular name, is a small octopus whose size does not exceed 10 centimetres (3.9 in), arms included, with an average weight of 80 grams (2.8 oz). Its common name comes from the relatively large size of its blue rings (7 to 8 millimetres [0.28 to 0.31 in] in diameter), which are larger than those of ...
What makes this octopus famous is its venom. Saliva glands of the southern blue-ringed octopus produce the deadly neurotoxin, maculotoxin. [10] The neurotoxin, tetrodotoxin (TTX), is secreted in the posterior salivary gland, which is located in the intestinal blood system of the octopus. This may provide the toxin into its bloodstream.
A scuba diver noticed a venomous octopus using camouflage to blend in with its surroundings in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria.This footage, shot by Jules Casey, shows a blue-ringed octopus slowly ...
With the exception of the blue-ringed octopus all octopus bite with their large beaks and inject venom, but the venom is not fatal. Only the blue-ringed octopus could kill a human with one of its ...
When the octopus is approached, it may extend an arm to investigate. 66% of Enteroctopus dofleini in one study had scars, with 50% having amputated arms. [111] The blue rings of the highly venomous blue-ringed octopus are hidden in muscular skin folds which contract when the animal is threatened, exposing the iridescent warning. [112]
Secrets of the Octopus explores the life, culture, and behavior of different octopus species across the globe. Featuring narration by actor Paul Rudd, and commentary and discussion by a number of marine biologists, scientists, and experts in the field, the documentary series seeks to bring viewers closer than ever to one of the planet's most elusive and alien creatures.
Then there are the deadly sea creatures, like the box jellyfish, the blue-ringed octopus, and the cone snail. And finally, the most obvious example of Australian animal life—the iconic kangaroo.