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Basic leno weave. Leno weave (also called gauze weave or cross weave) [1] is a weave in which two warp yarns are woven around the weft yarns to provide a strong yet sheer fabric. . The standard warp yarn is paired with a skeleton or 'doup' yarn; these twisted warp yarns grip tightly to the weft which causes the durability of the fabr
Secrets of the Octopus explores the life, culture, and behavior of different octopus species across the globe. Featuring narration by actor Paul Rudd, and commentary and discussion by a number of marine biologists, scientists, and experts in the field, the documentary series seeks to bring viewers closer than ever to one of the planet's most elusive and alien creatures.
Cirrothauma murrayi, the blind cirrate octopus, [2] is a nearly blind octopus whose eyes can sense light, but not form images. It has been found worldwide, usually 1,500 to 4,500 metres (4,900 to 14,800 ft) beneath the ocean's surface.
Terrance the octopus was a pet California two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides, nickname: bimac), which became popular following the unusual hatchling of 50 baby octopuses in captivity. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Cared for by the Clifford family, the whole process from setting up successive aquariums , purchasing the octopus, caring for it and its ...
An octopus (pl.: octopuses or octopodes [a]) is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed mollusc of the order Octopoda (/ ɒ k ˈ t ɒ p ə d ə /, ok-TOP-ə-də [3]).The order consists of some 300 species and is grouped within the class Cephalopoda with squids, cuttlefish, and nautiloids.
A new study found that some members of an octopus species hunt cooperatively in groups with fish. Video shows octopuses punching their companion fish to keep them on task and contributing to the hunt.
The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is a mollusk belonging to the class Cephalopoda. Octopus vulgaris is one of the most studied of all octopus species, and also one of the most intelligent. It ranges from the eastern Atlantic, extends from the Mediterranean Sea and the southern coast of England , to the southern coast of South Africa.
Wunderpus photogenicus, the wunderpus octopus, is a small-bodied species of octopus with distinct white and rusty brown coloration. [2] 'Wunderpus' from German "wunder" meaning 'marvel or wonder'. Wunderpus' from German "wunder" meaning 'marvel or wonder'.