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Octopus Mom Saves Eggs.
- Source :
- News for You; 2/9/2005, Vol. 53 Issue 6, p3-3, 1/3p, 1 Color Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Reports that a giant octopus named Aurora saved her eggs at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. Approximate size and weight of the octopus; Delay of the offspring to come off from the egg; Decision of the marine biologists to drain the water and remove Aurora from the display; Resistance of the octopus to leave her eggs; Indications showing that the eggs were growing.
- Subjects :
- OCTOPUSES
PARENTAL behavior in animals
ANIMAL behavior
MARINE aquarium animals
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08843910
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- News for You
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 16119271