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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
Gigantiops Destructor Facts Related Articles Gigantiops Destructor Physical Description Due to the somewhat outrageous name, many expect the Gigantiops Destructor to tower over related species in terms of sheer physical size. However, despite the name researchers gave it, this invertebrate appears similar to other ant species of its type in overall size, except for its […]
Bearded Fireworm Facts Related Articles Bearded Fireworm Physical Description Firstly, the Bearded Fireworm, despite its fearsome appearance, typically only attains a maximum length of roughly 4 in (10 cm). However, exceptional individuals do occasionally reach significantly greater lengths. In fact, some specimens even reach lengths of as much as 13.8 in (35 cm). Secondly, the […]
Oak Treehopper Facts Related Articles Oak Treehopper Physical Description It bears mentioning that, while not a large insect, both forms of the Oak Treehopper nonetheless rank as relatively large compared to related creatures. Furthermore, on average, these arthropods possess bodies having a proportionately heavier body. These also most commonly display a more triangular body than […]
Black Witch Moth Facts Related Articles Black Witch Moth Physical Description Most of its numerous relatives around the world seem content to impress observers based on one trait alone, but not the magnificent Black Witch Moth. That’s because this Lepidoptera merits appreciation due to both its appearance and size. This insect shines in terms of both […]
Picasso Bug Facts Related Articles Picasso Bug Physical Description Although the truly gorgeous Picasso Bug attains a roughly average size for an arthropod of its kind, it nonetheless remains a physically small insect. However, its numerous other attributes more than make up for any perceived lack of physical size. In this manner, the magnificent work […]
Sweat Bee Facts Related Articles Sweat Bee Physical Description Since the term Sweat Bee applies to so many species, physical differences naturally exist among the differing species. Nevertheless, the members of this absolutely amazing group of arthropods do share certain general physical characteristics. For one thing, the various species of this type of bee attain […]
Mantis Shrimp Facts Related Articles Mantis Shrimp Physical Description Quite understandably, given the large number of types of Mantis Shrimp, physical differences exist. Certain natural traits remain consistent among all recognized species in the fabulous suborder, however. That’s the very basis of the common grouping, in fact. Since Nature loves variety, the various species display […]
Lichen Katydid Facts Lichen Katydid Physical Description The remarkable Lichen Katydid carries the principle of camouflage further than any other known species of katydid. Further, its body primarily displays varying shades of green in color. Also, all portions of the body possess spindly protrusions. These aid in creating the appearance of the lichen it inhabits […]
Giant Weta Facts Giant Weta Physical Description The different forms of Giant Weta by no means form the largest of insects, with the largest species (which inhabits only Little Barrier Island) reaching about 4 in (10 cm) in length. Yet they do, however, rank among the heaviest of all insects that scientists know of. The […]
Striped Pyjama Squid Facts Striped Pyjama Squid Physical Characteristics The Striped Pyjama Squid is quite diminutive. Their mantle usually reaches only 2 in (5 cm) in length and their appendages are also quite short. These average only 1 in (2.5 cm) long. The species possesses eight arms, as well as two tentacles used for feeding […]
