0
Blue ringed octopus is the common name for the genus Hapalochlaena, which contains three species:
*Greater Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata)
*Southern Blue-ringed octopus, also known as the Lesser Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa)
*Blue-lined octopus (Hapalachlaena fasciata)
Based on one description given of a single specimen in 1938, some think that there may be a fourth species, Hapolachlaena nierstraszi, but that is uncertain.
What else can I help you with?
Is there a toxic octopus?
The Blue-ringed octopus is reported to be the most poisonous of all cephalopods. There are thought to be around 10 different species of Blue-ringed octopus with the most commonly known being: • The Lesser Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa) • The Greater Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata)
What is the common name for blue ringed octopus?
Blue ringed octopus is the common name for the genus Hapalochlaena, which contains three species:*Greater Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata)*Southern Blue-ringed octopus, also known as the Lesser Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa)*Blue-lined octopus (Hapalachlaena fasciata)Based on one description given of a single specimen in 1938, some think that there may be a fourth species, Hapolachlaena nierstraszi, but that is uncertain.
Can a blue ringed octopus be as big as a giant octopus?
Blue ringed octopus is the common name for the genus Hapalochlaena, which contains three species:*Greater Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata)*Southern Blue-ringed octopus, also known as the Lesser Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa)*Blue-lined octopus (Hapalachlaena fasciata)Based on one description given of a single specimen in 1938, some think that there may be a fourth species, Hapolachlaena nierstraszi, but that is uncertain.
What is the scientific name of the blue-ringed octopus?
The genus is called 'Hapalochlaena'. There are three species of Hapalochlaena, and there is fourth that is still under research: * The Greater Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) * The Southern Blue-ringed Octopus or Lesser Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa) * The Blue-lined Octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) * The Hapalochlaena nierstraszi (still under research)
What is the phylum of the blue -ringed octopus?
The blue-ringed octopus, as well as any octopus, is in the phylum of Mollusca. All octopi are aditionally in the class Cephalopoda and the order Octopoda. The Blue-ringed octopus is additionally in the genus Hapalochlaena.
What is deadlier a box jellyfish or a blue ringed octopus?
A blue ringed octopus.
How does the blue-ringed octopus toxin affect its prey?
it has poison in it and the blue ringed octopus releases it into the prey. it has poison in it and the blue ringed octopus releases it into the prey.
What is the mollusk that people are afraid of?
There are several species of octopus that are highly poisonous - in particular the blue ringed octopus.
How big does a blue ringed octopus get?
the greater blue ringed octopus is 20cm long
What colour is a blue ringed octopus?
The blue ringed octopus has yellowish skin with blue and black rings all over its body
What characteristics make the blue-ringed octopus unusual?
what makes the blue ringed octopus unusal
When was Greater Blue-ringed Octopus created?
Greater Blue-ringed Octopus was created in 1832.
