From the frontspiece of the book:
The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured the popular imagination. With an alien appearance and uncanny intellect, this exceptional sea creature has inspired fear in famous lore and legends--from the giant octopus attack in "20,000 leagues under the Sea" to Ursula the sea witch in "The Little Mermaid". Yet it's true nature is more wonderous still. After decades of research, the authors reveal a sensitive, curious, and playful animal with remarkable intelligence and advanced problem solving abilities, an ability to defend itself wiht camouflage and jet propulsion, and an intricate nervous system.
In this beautifually photographed book, three leading marine biologists bring readers face to face with these amazingly complex animals that have fascinated scientists for decades. From the molluscan ancestry of today's octopus to its ingenious anatomy, amazing mating and predatory behaviors, and other worldly relatives, the authors take readers through the astounding life cycle, uncovering the details of distinctive octopus personalities. With personal narratives, underwater research, stunning photography, and thoughtful guidance for keeping octopuses in captivity, OCTOPUS is the first comprehensive natural history of this smart denizen of the sea.
end frontspiece quote from:
Octopus: The Ocean's intelligent invertebrate
A Natural History
by
Jennifer A Mather, Roland C. Anderson, and James B. Wood
I bought this the other day and saw it was highly recommended by people who understand the ocean and Octopi or (Octopuses) if you will.
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