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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
Velella is the common name of a specific genus of sea creature. There is only one known species within the genus and is a free-floating hydrozoan. They live on the surface of the ocean. This animal is endemic to virtually all the seas and oceans of the world. Just as with the jellyfish, each Velella is, […]
The Scorpionfly is part of an order of winged insects with roughly 550 known species within this order. The various species of Scorpionfly inhabits areas throughout most of the warm climates on earth. Surprisingly, the insect is actually also closely related to the common flea. They are popular for their distinctive appearance. Though they look fearsome, […]
The Ornithoptera Chimaera is an insect that has no common name. This beautiful butterfly lists as a member of the birdwing family and was first identified in 1906. The discovery was made by the renowned Walter Rothschild (who, ironically, was a zoologist). The IUCN has only listed this Lepidoptera as Near Threatened due to insufficient information […]
Armhook Squid Facts Related Articles Armhook Squid Physical Description First of all, all known varieties of Armhook Squid appear physically extremely similar. These fascinating creatures also remain quite popular for several distinct deviations from the norm among squid. That holds true because suckers on the arms lie into four distinct rows. However, among the majority […]
Turritopsis Nutricula Facts Related Articles Turritopsis Nutricula Physical Description Firstly, it must be pointed out that, despite its astonishing nature, the Turritopsis Nutricula remains a very small type of hydrozoan. That holds true due to the fact that its adult body attains a small diameter. In fact, that small body, called the bell, only averages […]
The Julia Heliconian is a beautiful species of brush-footed butterfly. They are at present the only known extant member of their genus. Scientists have, however, identified 15 known sub-species. The Julia Heliconian remains a widely distributed insect which is also neotropical in nature. The northern edge of their primary range includes the southern tips of Texas and Florida, […]
Euscorpius Lycius Facts Related Articles Euscorpius Lycius Physical Description Despite its quite fierce appearance, the Euscorpius Lycius actually grows very small. For example, mature adults rarely exceed 1 in (2.5 cm) in total length. The coloring of the body also most commonly consists of pale shades of brown or reddish-brown. Yet, this does vary somewhat, […]
Great Capricorn Beetle Facts Related Articles Great Capricorn Beetle Physical Description First of all, the Great Capricorn Beetle does have one thing in common with many other related species. That pertains to the general shape of the body itself. In fact, the creature evolved a generally elongated body shape. Not only that, but adults often […]
Golden Northern Bumblebee Facts Related Articles Golden Northern Bumblebee Physical Description Surprisngly, perhaps, the wonder of the Golden Northern Bumblebee does not extend to size. In fact, it actually constitutes a small variety of bumblebee. Sexual dimorphism plays a factor as well. Female workers reach 0.75 in (1.9 cm) in length, while male drones only […]
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Facts Related Articles Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Physical Description Without doubt, the most notable thing about the supremely gorgeous Lion’s Mane Jellyfish remains its sheer physical size. That’s because the impressive body of this invertebrate attains a maximum known width measuring about 7 ft (2.13 m). However, an average size for this remarkable species […]
