Squid and Octopus
Title | Squid and Octopus PDF eBook |
Author | Tao Nyeu |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 46 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0803735650 |
Four separate stories celebrate the many-legged friendship between Squid and Octopus as they disagree over how to stay warm, encourage each other, and fret over the contents of a fortune cookie. Full color.
Octopuses, Squid & Cuttlefish
Title | Octopuses, Squid & Cuttlefish PDF eBook |
Author | Ole G. Mouritsen |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 278 |
Release | 2021-05-06 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 303058027X |
Humans everywhere have always been fascinated by octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish, known biologically as cephalopods. They evolved hundreds of millions of years ago and are related to molluscs such as mussels and snails. They can grow to an enormous size with eyes as big as footballs, but they still live for only a couple of years. They mate once in their lifetime and die shortly after. They have blue blood and three hearts and they can shoot out jet-black ink. They have a brain and have behaviours that could be interpreted as signs of intelligence, even though more than half of their brain is distributed in their arms. They are colour blind, but they can change the colour of their skin in a flash. They are masters of disguise and are able to alter the texture of their skin and the patterns displayed on it at lighting speed. They can also ‘taste’ using the suckers on their arms. They can move extremely fast thanks to a jet-propulsion system built into their body cavity. Although they are soft-bodied and look vulnerable, cephalopods are formidable predators. Octopuses have arms that are so strong that they can exert a force equal to hundreds of times their own body weight. Squid and cuttlefish can shoot out a tentacle to capture prey at the speed of a javelin thrown by an expert athlete. Cephalopods are, however, so much more than just fascinating creatures with strange physical characteristics. They are a nutritious, delicious protein source that has found a place for thousands of years in many food cultures around the world. As squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses are native to virtually all parts of the ocean, they are an excellent and available alternative to meat from terrestrial animals. This book is written to promote the overall place of cephalopods in home kitchens and to inspire the uninitiated to add them to their diet. It describes the many facets of their anatomy that play a central role in their potential use as healthy, diverse, and interesting food sources, with a particular emphasis on their taste and texture. By way of an assortment of recipes, the authors hope to dispel the myth that it is difficult to prepare delicious dishes using squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses. In addition, there are contributions to the on-going discussions about how marine resources can be exploited more responsibly in a sustainable manner. Ole G. Mouritsen is a professor of gastrophysics and culinary food innovation at the University of Copenhagen,president of the Danish Gastronomical Academy, and director of the Danish national research and communication centre Taste for Life. Klavs Styrbæk is a chef and leader of the gastronomic enterprise STYRBÆKS, which includes a gourmet restaurant, a cooking school, a catering service, and a product development branch.
Octopus, Squid & Cuttlefish
Title | Octopus, Squid & Cuttlefish PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Hanlon |
Publisher | Ivy Press |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2018-10-18 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1782407197 |
A treasure trove of scientific fact and visual explanation offers a comprehensive review of these fascinating and mysterious marine invertebrates. There are over 700 species of cephalopod, and their existence proofs that intelligence develops in very different ways–it is not by accident that these creatures are favourite models for science fiction and fantasy. While whale brains look somewhat similar to ours, cephalopods carry a large percentage of their brains in their arms. They are capable of learning, and of retaining information. They have eyes and other senses rivalling those of humans, they change texture and body shape, and they change colour faster than a chameleon. From the lone, inky hunting of the octopus, to the social squid, and the unusually large brained cuttlefish, Octopus, Squid, & Cuttlefish reveals the evolution, anatomy, life history, behaviours, and relationships of these spellbinding creatures.
Octopuses and Squid
Title | Octopuses and Squid PDF eBook |
Author | Gerald Legg |
Publisher | Koala Books |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2006-02 |
Genre | Octopuses |
ISBN | 9780864616326 |
Slimy and slithering monsters from the deep? Discover the real truth. How do octopuses swim? What do they eat? How do they defend themselves from predators? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more! The book features detailed facts with stunning photographs and artwork. Hold the see-through pages up to the light to reveal what's inside!
Squid Empire
Title | Squid Empire PDF eBook |
Author | Danna Staaf |
Publisher | University Press of New England |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2017-10-03 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1512601284 |
Before there were mammals on land, there were dinosaurs. And before there were fish in the sea, there were cephalopods-the ancestors of modern squid and Earth's first truly substantial animals. Cephalopods became the first creatures to rise from the seafloor, essentially inventing the act of swimming. With dozens of tentacles and formidable shells, they presided over an undersea empire for millions of years. But when fish evolved jaws, the ocean's former top predator became its most delicious snack. Cephalopods had to step up their game. Many species streamlined their shells and added defensive spines, but these enhancements only provided a brief advantage. Some cephalopods then abandoned the shell entirely, which opened the gates to a flood of evolutionary innovations: masterful camouflage, fin-supplemented jet propulsion, perhaps even dolphin-like intelligence. Squid Empire is an epic adventure spanning hundreds of millions of years, from the marine life of the primordial ocean to the calamari on tonight's menu. Anyone who enjoys the undersea world-along with all those obsessed with things prehistoric-will be interested in the sometimes enormous, often bizarre creatures that ruled the seas long before the first dinosaurs.
Guide to Squid, Cuttlefish and Octopuses of Australasia
Title | Guide to Squid, Cuttlefish and Octopuses of Australasia PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Norman |
Publisher | CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 2000-05-23 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0643102612 |
The Australasian region is home to the greatest diversity of cephalopods — squid, cuttlefish, octopuses — in the world. Yet, we know very little about these fascinating marine animals. This book provides insights into the biology and behaviour of more than 60 species. From the Giant Squid to the deadly Blue-ringed Octopus, the secret lives of cephalopods are revealed in a highly readable form with outstanding colour images and informative text. For each species there is a distribution map and identification notes which summarise the main features to look for. While the book focuses on species found in relatively shallow coastal waters, a few of the more bizarre deeper-water species are included. Naturalists, divers, reef-walkers and anglers will find the book authoritative, yet very easy to use. A comprehensive section illustrating cuttlebones will enable beachcombers to identify most of the species they are likely to encounter.
Octopuses and Squid
Title | Octopuses and Squid PDF eBook |
Author | Tori Miller |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 26 |
Release | 2009-01-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1435827570 |
Explore the underwater life of multi-armed creature of the deep.