Blanket Octopus Facts The Blanket Octopus, or Tremoctopus, forms a genus of pelagic cephalopods. Also, the genus contains four currently known species that occupy surface to mid-waters in subtropical and tropical oceans. The common name of the breathtaking creature, understandably, occurs due to the long transparent webs it develops. Further, these connect the dorsal and […]Read More
Fried Egg Jellyfish
Fried Egg Jellyfish Facts Related Articles Fried Egg Jellyfish Physical Description First of all, regardless of other factors involved, the overall size of the amazing Fried Egg Jellyfish must be noted. That’s because, its incredible appearance notwithstanding, the remarkable species ranks as a roughly average-sized cnidarian. This statement holds true due to the maximum attained […]
Green Orchid Bee
Green Orchid Bee Facts Related Articles Green Orchid Bee Physical Description First of all, regardless of its great beauty, the awesome Green Orchid Bee nevertheless remains a relatively small variety of bee. That’s because individuals of both genders attain an average total body length of roughly 0.5 in (1.3 cm). Additionally, both genders appear quite […]
Isabella Tiger Moth
Isabella Tiger Moth Facts Related Articles Isabella Tiger Moth Physical Description Perhaps most notably of all, the gorgeous Isabella Tiger Moth, like many related creatures, displays a moderate degree of sexual dimorphism. In the case of this species, that shows itself in terms of coloration. This principle, in fact, appears in many species of moth. […]
Palos Verdes blue
Palos Verdes blue Facts Related Articles Palos Verdes blue Physical Description Impressively, the lovely Palos Verdes blue remains a physically comparatively small variety of butterfly, regardless of its beauty. The amazing species also displays a variety of sexual dimorphism. In this species, like many others, the genders vary slightly in appearance. Firstly, both sexes of […]
Creatonotos gangis
Creatonotos gangis Facts Related Articles Creatonotos gangis Physical Description Firstly, despite its astounding appearance, the remarkable Creatonotos gangis actually qualifies as a physically moderately small type of moth. The fascinating species does display sexual dimorphism, however. It nevertheless does so in a highly unusual manner. Secondly, because of this, both genders of the fascinating species […]
Island Marble
Island Marble Facts Related Articles Island Marble Physical Description First of all, while gorgeous, the sincerely stunning Island Marble only ranks as a medium-sized variety of butterfly. Mature individuals attain an average wing width of about 1.75 in (4.5 cm). In fact, it resembles the Cabbage White Butterfly in some ways. Also, it generally has […]
Giant Huntsman Spider
Giant Huntsman Spider Facts Related Articles Giant Huntsman Spider Physical Description First of all, the remarkable Giant Huntsman Spider truly stands out from other arachnids. That’s because adult specimens can attain a staggering 12 in (30 cm legspan). A few related species come close, but none quite equal it. However, despite its great size, it […]
Giant Freshwater Prawn
Giant Freshwater Prawn Facts Related Articles Giant Freshwater Prawn Physical Description Firstly, the aptly named Giant Freshwater Prawn earns its name. However, it also displays a moderately large degree of sexual dimorphism. In this, it remains consistent with the general tendency among crustaceans. Further, in the case of this decapod, males average roughly 35% larger […]
Giant Mesquite Bug
Giant Mesquite Bug Facts Firstly, this is the sincerely astounding, and appropriately named, Giant Mesquite Bug. It also remains a member of the scientific Order Hemiptera. As such, it constitutes what entomologists generally call a true bug. Fortunately for it, the insect appears to still be quite numerous, unlike many related species. Due to this […]
Death’s-head Hawkmoth
Death’s-head Hawkmoth Facts Related Articles Death’s-head Hawkmoth Physical Description Not surprisingly, physical differences naturally exist between the different types of Death’s-head Hawkmoth. All three types, however, also as is to be expected, remain quite similar in terms of appearance. Many general descriptions therefore apply to them all. It must be pointed out, though, that measured […]