Some observations on parental care in Octopus dollfusi Robson (Cephalopoda : Octopodidae)

Sarvesan, R (1969) Some observations on parental care in Octopus dollfusi Robson (Cephalopoda : Octopodidae). Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 11 (1&2). pp. 203-205.

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    Abstract

    Some of the octopi are well known for their complex behaviour during the brooding period. The present paper describes certain remarkable habits observed in a brooding adult of Octopus dollfusi Robson. O. dollfusi appears to be a species of restricted distribution, having been recorded so far only from Nias, Amoy, and Ennore (Madras) (Adam, 1960 and 1962). However it seems to be a common littoral form on the southeastern coast of India.

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Parental care; Octopus dolfusi; Cephalopoda; India
    Subjects: Fishery Biology
    Molluscan Fisheries > Cephalopods
    Marine Biology
    Demersal Fisheries
    Divisions: CMFRI-Mandapam
    Depositing User: Dr. V Mohan
    Date Deposited: 09 Jun 2010 12:40
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:10
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/1019

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