Gloomy Octopus

Some consider cephalopods to be the smartest of all invertebrates. Something that you may not know is that cephalopods are colour blind. This may impress you, considering the skilled texture alterations and colour camouflage techniques of resident Sydney cephalopods.

Octopi are all born with their feet attached to their heads. Even their Class name refers to their awesome evolutionary trait – ‘Cephalopod’ literally translates to ‘head-foot’
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GLOOMY OCTOPUS

A few more facts from the people that know more about the marine life of Sydney than anyone else.

More info from the
Australian Museum
 
 

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