2005/01/01 by Roy L. Caldwell · 3 citations
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · Veterinary · #Cephalopods and Marine Biology #Turtle Biology and Conservation #Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
paper · doi:10.1353/psc.2005.0004
openalex publication_date 2005/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02
ABSTRACT There have been few studies that demonstrate a protective function of inking behavior of cephalopods. In this paper I report the use of ink pseudomorphs by adult Octopus bocki against predatory attacks from green turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings. Turtles that attacked ink pseudomorphs ceased predation attempts whereas naive turtles attacked and ingested octopuses.