How was Hapalochlaena named?

The binomial name Hapalochlaena lunulata means soft-skinned thing covered in small moons. It was named as such due to the size of the vivid blue rings that give the impression of bright, full moons (Latindiscussion.com).

1. Who discovered the blue-ringed octopus?
2. What is the specific epithet of Hapalochlaena Lunulata greater blue-ringed octopus )?
3. Are blue-ringed octopus born with venom?
4. When was the greater blue-ringed octopus discovered?
5. Has anyone been killed by an octopus?
6. Can you eat a blue-ringed octopus?
7. What is the lifespan of a blue-ringed octopus?
8. Do blue-ringed octopus live in Australia?
9. How many eggs does a blue-ringed octopus lay?
10. What happens if you touch a blue-ringed octopus?
11. What is the deadliest octopus?
12. Is there a cure for blue-ringed octopus?
13. What is the blue-ringed octopus scientific name?
14. What is a blue-ringed octopus classified as?
15. Are blue-ringed octopus endangered?

Who discovered the blue-ringed octopus?

In, 1929, Guy Coburn Robson, a British zoologist, made the first documented discovery of the blue-ringed octopus. This octopus is scientifically known as the Hapalochlaena group, consisting of five different species that have developed their defense mechanisms to their benefit.

What is the specific epithet of Hapalochlaena Lunulata greater blue-ringed octopus )?

The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is one of four species of highly venomous blue-ringed octopuses belonging to the family Octopodidae. This particular species of blue-ringed octopus is known as one of the most toxic marine animals in the world.

Are blue-ringed octopus born with venom?

The young begin hunting around one month of age- they are said to be venomous from birth, while their blue rings don't appear until six weeks after hatching.

When was the greater blue-ringed octopus discovered?

Octopuses such as the Greater blue-ringed are part of the Cephalopoda class, which is the same taxonomic group where squid and cuttlefish can be found. Hapalochlaena lunulata was first discovered and described in 1832 by Quoy and Gaimard, two French naturalists.

Has anyone been killed by an octopus?

All octopuses have venom, but few are fatally dangerous. ... Estimates of the number of recorded fatalities caused by blue-ringed octopuses vary, ranging from seven to sixteen deaths; most scholars agree that there are at least eleven.

Can you eat a blue-ringed octopus?

The blue-ringed octopus contains a very dangerous venom that cannot be neutralised by cooking, as the poison is heat resistant up to 200º Celsius,” he said. ...

What is the lifespan of a blue-ringed octopus?

The blue-ringed octopus is about the size of a pea when hatched then grows to reach the size of a golf ball as an adult. They mature quickly and begin mating the following autumn. Males die after mating. Octopuses, along with squid and cuttlefishes have a short lifespan of about 2 years.

Do blue-ringed octopus live in Australia?

The blue-ringed octopuses range from the Sea of Japan down to the waters of southern Australia; across from the Philippines to Vanuatu. They inhabit depths from intertidal flats down to 50m. They tend to hide in crevices or under rocks during the day, and emerge at night.

How many eggs does a blue-ringed octopus lay?

Shortly after mating, the female lays 50 to 100 eggs. Studies have shown that the eggs contain venom. The female broods the eggs under her mantle in a cluster on her arms for about 30 days. She usually does not eat during the brooding period.

What happens if you touch a blue-ringed octopus?

When human contact with a blue-ringed octopus occurs, it is usually accidental. Avoid handling this octopus because its sting contains tetrodotoxin, which paralyzes the victim (similar to pufferfish poisoning). The sting is often fatal. The blue-ringed octopus injects its toxin by biting.

What is the deadliest octopus?

The Venomous Blue-Ringed Octopus

The deadliest Octopus on the world is called the Blue-Ringed Octopus, and can only be found among the warm and shallow waters of the Australian coast.

Is there a cure for blue-ringed octopus?

There is no known antidote, but victims can be saved if artificial respiration is started immediately. If you ever encounter this blue and yellow beauty, back away in a hurry—its bite is usually painless, so you might not know you've been bitten until it's too late.

What is the blue-ringed octopus scientific name?

Southern Blue-Ringed Octopus. Hapalochlaena Maculosa. Cephalopods, Crustaceans & Other Shellfish.

What is a blue-ringed octopus classified as?

Blue-ringed octopuses, comprising the genus Hapalochlaena, are four highly venomous species of octopus that are found in tide pools and coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian oceans, from Japan to Australia. ... They are one of the world's most venomous marine animals.

Are blue-ringed octopus endangered?

Blue-ringed octopuses are not currently listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) or Convention for the International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) but could be locally threatened in certain bio-geographic areas.