Octopus : the ocean's intelligent invertebrate /
Jennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson, and James B. Wood.
- Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010.
- 208 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-200) and index.
Introduction: Meet the octopus -- In the egg -- Drifting and settling -- Making a living -- In the den -- Getting around -- Appearances -- Not getting eaten -- Personalities -- Intelligence -- Sex at last -- The rest of the group -- Postscript: Keeping a captive octopus.
A natural history of the octopus, featuring personal narratives, underwater research, and closeup photography that details mating and predatory behaviors, intelligence, and problem-solving abilities.