Biology of the Octopus Briareus (Reef Octopus)

This topic submitted by Lindsey Duff ( dufflr@muohio.edu) at 12:25 PM on 5/11/09.

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Biology of the Octopus Briareus

I. Introduction
a. Brief facts of the Reef Octopus
i. Ex.) Most common species of Octopus found in the Bahamas, Western Atlantic, Caribbean, and the coasts of northern
South America.
ii. Usually found feeding on reefs and seagrass beds at night.


II. Physical Aspects
a. General Anatomy
b. Defense Mechanisms
c. Reproduction
d. Locomotion
e. Size


III. World Range, Habitat, and Intellectual Aspects
a. Senses
b. Adaptation Habits to Environment
c. General Surroundings/Environment
d. Intelligence


IV. Potential Endangerments to the Species
a. Possible Threats to the Octopus Briareus Species
b. Ways to Protect the Creature


V. Closing
a. Summary of the Octopus Briareus Species
i. Anatomy
ii. Habitat
iii. Risks and Preservation of the Species


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