Octopus: The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
208
Book • Nonfiction
2010
Adult
18+ years
Octopus: The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate explores the complex behaviors, advanced intelligence, and adaptive abilities of octopuses. Authors Jennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson, and James B. Wood delve into the octopus's biology, its role in marine ecosystems, and its interactions with humans, offering insights into this remarkable creature's life in the ocean.
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Octopus: The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate is praised for its thorough exploration of octopus behavior and intelligence, combining scientific detail with engaging writing. The authors' expertise offers valuable insights into these fascinating creatures. Some readers find the technical nature occasionally dense, but it remains accessible for those interested in marine biology.
Readers fascinated by marine biology, animal intelligence, and ocean ecosystems will relish Octopus: The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate. Fans of Sy Montgomery's The Soul of an Octopus and Peter Godfrey-Smith's Other Minds will find the insights into octopus behavior particularly compelling.
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