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Natal scale-worm cruising on the underside of a rock on the rocky shores. Unknown location, South Africa (2021). Natal scale-worm (Lepidonotus durbanensis)
Errantia · Marine Life · South Africa · Worms

Natal scale-worm (Lepidonotus durbanensis)

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Natal scale-worm cruising on the underside of a rock on the rocky shores. Unknown location, South Africa (2021). Body elongated, about four times as long as broad. Upper surface of the body covered by 12 pairs of flat bean-shaped scales - called 'elytra' by Day (1969). Surface of each elytra covered with low spherical tubercles… Continue reading Natal scale-worm (Lepidonotus durbanensis)

Common octopus hiding in a rock pool. Unknown location on the South African coastline (2021). Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
Cephalopods · Marine Life · South Africa

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris)

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Common octopus hiding in a rock pool. Unknown location on the South African coastline (2021). All Octopus species have eight arms, each with two rows of suckers, and lack an external shell. The species are distinguished by the tip of the male's right third arm (the hectocotylus arm), which is suckerless and transmits sperm to… Continue reading Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris)