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Blanket Octopus Facts Related Articles The Blanket Octopus Physical Description Collectively, all of the known types of tremoctopus exhibit an extreme degree of sexual dimorphism. Indeed, females often reach 6.6 ft (2 m) in length, whereas the tiny males at most only reach a few centimeters in length. The coloring varies, of course. This genus, like […]Read More
Flamingo Tongue Snail Facts Related Articles Flamingo Tongue Snail Physical Description Perhaps most notably, describing the appearance of the Flamingo Tongue Snail is quite complicated. That’s due to the fact that its physical appearance varies significantly between when it is still alive, and immediately after its passing. That’s due to a unique characteristic. Firstly, it […]Read More
Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly Facts Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly Physical Characteristics The rather gorgeous Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly ranks as a moderate-sized variety of butterfly. This species possesses an average wingspan of roughly 1.75 in (4.45 cm). The coloring predominantly includes a light brown. A distinctive series of eyespots also appears in the lower regions of both sets […]Read More
Blue Death Feigning Beetle Facts Related Articles Blue Death Feigning Beetle Physical Description Perhaps most notably, the remarkable Blue Death Feigning Beetle actually develops as black in color. A simple explanation clarifies the confusion over its coloring, however. That’s because the blue comes from a chemical coating that it secretes from its body at will. […]
Hobo Spider Facts Related Articles Hobo Spider Physical Description Most notably, individuals of the Hobo Spider vary quite significantly in appearance, especially in color and size. Specific identification, therefore, often depends on direct observation of the anatomical structure. But, certain traits remain reasonably consistent among individuals. Body length ranges from 0.28 – 0.55 in (7 […]
Giant Triton Facts Related Articles Giant Triton Physical Description The magnificent Giant Triton easily earns its distinctive common name. That’s due to the fact that it ranks as one of the largest species of mollusk within its native range. In point of fact, this remarkable ocean creature often attains a length of as much as 24 […]
Black Widow Facts Related Articles Black Widow Physical Description Not surprisingly, the various species of Black Widow attain similar physical sizes. However, this remarkable arachnid typically displays a significant amount of sexual dimorphism. This physiological characteristic manifests itself in terms of both color patterns and size. That’s partly because the female attains an average length […]
Black and Yellow Mud Dauber Facts Related Articles Black and Yellow Mud Dauber Physical Description Firstly, the Black and Yellow Mud Dauber possesses an extremely elongated physical form. However, it typically attains a relatively common size, for its kind. As a result, it usually averages a length of roughly 1.2 in (30 mm). Further, as […]
American Burying Beetle Facts Related Articles American Burying Beetle Physical Description Perhaps the most notable aspect of the visually impressive American Burying Beetle is its sheer size. That’s because this amazing invertebrate ranks as relatively large. In point of fact, it’s one of the largest of all known beetles in the range of the world […]
Bald-Faced Hornet Facts Related Articles Bald-Faced Hornet Physical Description First of all, the first description of the visually remarkable Bald-Faced Hornet occurred in 1763. First, the majority of related species appear black and yellow. Yet, this variety typically appears black and white in color. The majority of its white coloring also appears on the face. Further, […]
Flamboyant Cuttlefish Facts Flamboyant Cuttlefish Physical Characteristics The adult Flamboyant Cuttlefish typically attains an average mantle length of roughly 3.1 in (8 cm). The arms grow wide, and quite thin, and are covered in numerous small suckers which lay in four distinct rows. The males also possess one modified arm which they use almost exclusively for reproduction. Further, […]
Caribbean Reef Octopus Facts Related Articles Caribbean Reef Octopus Physical Description First of all, the Caribbean Reef Octopus remains a small species of octopus. The mantle only reaches a maximum length of roughly 24 in (60 cm). Yet, this measures larger than average in relation to other types of the octopus of similar size. Additionally, […]
Pellucid Hawkmoth Facts Related Articles Pellucid Hawk Moth Physical Description Cephonodes hylas can possess a wingspan of up to 3 in (7.5 cm). Most interestingly, the wings are transparent and reflect most light (creating antireflection) which makes the species difficult to see. That is their most distinctive feature. The wings are an unusual triangular shape and […]
