Blanket Octopus Facts Related Articles The Blanket Octopus Physical Description Collectively, all of the known types of tremoctopus exhibit an extreme degree of sexual dimorphism. Indeed, females often reach 6.6 ft (2 m) in length, whereas the tiny males at most only reach a few centimeters in length. The coloring varies, of course. This genus, like […]Read More
Bald-Faced Hornet
Bald-Faced Hornet Facts Related Articles Bald-Faced Hornet Physical Description First of all, the first description of the visually remarkable Bald-Faced Hornet occurred in 1763. First, the majority of related species appear black and yellow. Yet, this variety typically appears black and white in color. The majority of its white coloring also appears on the face. Further, […]
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Flamboyant Cuttlefish Facts Flamboyant Cuttlefish Physical Characteristics The adult Flamboyant Cuttlefish typically attains an average mantle length of roughly 3.1 in (8 cm). The arms grow wide, and quite thin, and are covered in numerous small suckers which lay in four distinct rows. The males also possess one modified arm which they use almost exclusively for reproduction. Further, […]
Caribbean Reef Octopus
Caribbean Reef Octopus Facts Related Articles Caribbean Reef Octopus Physical Description First of all, the Caribbean Reef Octopus remains a small species of octopus. The mantle only reaches a maximum length of roughly 24 in (60 cm). Yet, this measures larger than average in relation to other types of the octopus of similar size. Additionally, […]
Pellucid Hawk Moth
Pellucid Hawkmoth Facts Related Articles Pellucid Hawk Moth Physical Description Cephonodes hylas can possess a wingspan of up to 3 in (7.5 cm). Most interestingly, the wings are transparent and reflect most light (creating antireflection) which makes the species difficult to see. That is their most distinctive feature. The wings are an unusual triangular shape and […]
Somersaulting Spider
Somersaulting Spider Facts Related Articles Somersaulting Spider Physical Description The awesome Somersaulting Spider represents an astounding, yet physically only average-sized arachnid. In addition, unlike many spiders, this species displays no noticeable amount of sexual dimorphism. Due to this fact, both genders of this highly adapted invertebrate average about 2 in (5 cm) in total leg […]
Flamingo Tongue Snail
Flamingo Tongue Snail Facts Related Articles Flamingo Tongue Snail Physical Description Perhaps most notably, describing the appearance of the Flamingo Tongue Snail is quite complicated. That’s due to the fact that its physical appearance varies significantly between when it is still alive, and immediately after its passing. That’s due to a unique characteristic. Firstly, it […]
Aporia crataegi
Aporia crataegi Facts Related Articles Aporia crataegi Physical Description The gorgeous Aporia crataegi attains an average wingspan of roughly 2.8 in (70 mm). Additionally, the upper portions of both wings display an incredible pattern. This consists of white with black veins in each gender. The amazing invertebrate also displays a degree of sexual dimorphism. But […]
Coconut Crab
Coconut Crab Facts Related Articles Coconut Crab Physical Description The astounding Coconut Crab undeniably captures the immediate attention of anyone fortunate enough to encounter one. It truly stands out compared to other crabs, being so much larger than other land-dwelling cousins. The creature’s truly a giant among its kind. In this regard, though, it follows […]
Cuckoo Bee
Cuckoo Bee Facts Related Articles Cuckoo Bee Physical Description Given that a great many species fit under the umbrella term of Cuckoo Bee, physical variations between them obviously exist. In fact, some of these differences in appearance can be quite significant. Nevertheless, all of the species do share a few physical characteristics. One characteristic that […]
Devil’s Flower Mantis
Source: http://bit.ly/2GEsEnx Photo: Juan Emilio CCL: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Devils Flower Mantis Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/1mHidNM Photo: Sarefo CCL: https://bit.ly/3yqaEFs Devil’s Flower Mantis Physical Description Firstly, it should be noted that the magnificent Devils Flower Mantis, like many related species, displays sexual dimorphism. For example, the larger females can grow to about 5 in (13 cm) […]