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The Octopus' Den
The oldest cephalopod forum on TONMO.com! Cephy odds and ends in here...
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Cephalopod Care forums Get support for keeping a pet octopus and other cephalopods. Be sure to read our Ceph Care Ethics Statement.
Cephalopod Journals
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Octopus Care
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Sources for Cephalopods and Food
Learn where to get what you need.
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Tank Talk
Discuss tank setup and calibration.
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Ceph Care Ethics
Setting parameters for ethics in ceph care.
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Exotics and Rare Species
Care for exotic and rare species of cephalopods.
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Breeding Journals
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ID Requests (cephalopod care)
To give or get help identifying a cephalopod, post your request (with photos and descriptions) here.
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Cephalopod Science & Fossils forums Biology, behavior, fossils, and general cephalopod science conversations.
Physiology and Biology
Discuss the physiological traits of cephalopods.
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Behavior and Intelligence
Cephalopod are brilliant creatures, we still have much to learn about them.
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Cephalopod Fossils
A place for general discussion, statements or questions regarding cephalopod fossils. Taphonomy, Biostratigraphy, paleoecology, and paleoenvironment as pertaining to cephalopods also belong in this forum.
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Nautilus Talk with Dr. Barord
The live journal of Dr. Greg Barord (@gjbarord); questions, ideas and feedback welcome!
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Adventures with ALCES
Forum managed by AUT's Lab for Cephalopod Ecology and Systematics (ALCES)
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Cephalopod Species (by Family) forums Taxonomy and species discussions grouped by cephalopod family.
ID Requests (science-related)
This forum holds photos and threads about cephalopods which have not been identified (family and/or species).
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Alloposidae
A forum dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Alloposidae, including the unique seven-arm octopus (Haliphron atlanticus) and its relatives.
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Amphitretidae
Dive into discussions about the delicate ‘glass octopuses’ of the Bolitaeninae, Amphitretinae, and Vitreledonellinae sub-families, known for their transparent beauty.
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Ancistrocheiridae
A space for enthusiasts of the deep-sea Ancistrocheiridae family, featuring a single species: the sharpear enope squid (Ancistrocheirus lesueurii).
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Architeuthidae
Explore the mysteries of the giant squid, Architeuthis dux, in this forum dedicated to its biology, sightings, and lore.
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Argonautidae
A forum for discussing the ‘paper nautilus’, genus Argonauta, celebrated for its delicate, intricate, and beautiful "shell".
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Australiteuthidae
A forum focused on the lesser-known Australiteuthidae family, spotlighting the squid genus Australiteuthis.
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Bathyteuthidae
Delve into the world of Bathyteuthidae, a family of deep-sea squid with a unique combination of morphological features.
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Batoteuthidae
A niche forum for the monophyletic family Batoteuthidae, centered on the Antarctic bush-club squid, Batoteuthis skolops.
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Brachioteuthidae
Discuss the members of the Brachioteuthidae family, including genera like Slosarczykovia, in this specialized forum.
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Chiroteuthidae
A hub for fans of the Chiroteuthidae family, featuring the genera Asperoteuthis, Grimalditeuthis, Planctoteuthis, and of course Chiroteuteuthis.
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Chtenopterygidae
Explore the comb-finned squid of the Chtenopterygidae family, known for their fascinating fin structures.
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Cirroctopodidae
A forum celebrating the deep-sea finned octopods from the family Cirroctopodidae.
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Cirroteuthidae
Join discussions on the Cirroteuthidae family, home to eerily ethereal octopuses like Cirrothauma with their delicate cirri.
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Cranchiidae
A forum dedicated to the ‘glass squid’ of the Cranchiidae family such as the colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, or the piglet squid from the genus Helicocranchia.
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Cycloteuthidae
A forum for the Cycloteuthidae family, featuring squid like Discoteuthis with their unique disc-like fins.
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Enoploteuthidae
Discuss the vibrant Enoploteuthidae family, including genera like Abraliopsis, known for their bioluminescent displays.
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Enteroctopodidae
A space for exploring the Enteroctopodidae family, home to the giant pacific octopus (the largest octopus on earth).
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Histioteuthidae
Reflect on the mysterious beauty of the Histioteuthidae, commonly known as the 'strawberry squid', 'jewel squid', or 'cock-eyed squid'.
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Idiosepiidae
A forum for the tiny wonders of the Idiosepiidae family, featuring pygmy squid like Idiosepius.
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Joubiniteuthidae
Explore the bizarre Joubiniteuthidae family, home to the elusive and mysterious 'Joubin's squid'.
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Lepidoteuthidae
A forum for the Lepidoteuthidae family, spotlighting 'the scaled squid'Lepidoteuthis grimaldii which has scale-like dermal cushions on its mantle.
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Loliginidae
Discuss the coastal squid of the Loliginidae family, known for their agility and commercial importance.
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Lycoteuthidae
A forum for the Lycoteuthidae family, featuring bioluminescent squid like Selenoteuthis.
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Magnapinnidae
Marvel at the mysterious Magnapinnidae family, home to the rare and elusive Bigfin squid.
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Mastigoteuthidae
Forums for discussion and media about the genera and species commonly known as 'whiplash squid'.
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Nautilidae
A forum celebrating the ancient Nautilidae family, featuring the iconic chambered nautilus.
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Neoteuthidae
Explore the Neoteuthidae family, a group of deep-sea squid including genera like Alluroteuthis.
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Octopodidae
A forum for the diverse Octopodidae family, encompassing a wide range of benthic octopuses.
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Octopoteuthidae
Discuss the Octopoteuthidae family, featuring deep-sea 'octopus squid' with unique photophores and behaviors.
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Ocythoidae
A forum for the Ocythoidae family, spotlighting Ocythoe tuberculata more commonly known as the 'football octopus'.
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Ommastrephidae
A space for the fast-swimming Ommastrephidae family, including squid like Eucleoteuthis known for their jet propulsion.
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Onychoteuthidae
Explore the hooked squid of the Onychoteuthidae family, featuring rather large species such as Onykia robusta and Moroteuthopsis ingens.
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Opisthoteuthidae
A forum for the Opisthoteuthidae family, home to the charming ‘Dumbo’ octopuses like Grimpoteuthis.
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Pholidoteuthidae
Discuss the Pholidoteuthidae family, featuring squid like pholidoteuthis with their robust, scaled bodies.
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Promachoteuthidae
A niche forum for the rare Promachoteuthidae family, a mysterious group of deep-sea squid.
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Psychroteuthidae
Explore the Psychroteuthidae family, featuring the super cool glacial squid, Psychroteuthis glacialis.
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Pyroteuthidae
A forum for the Pyroteuthidae family, spotlighting fire squid like Pyroteuthis, which have beautiful glowing photophore patterns.
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Sepiadariidae
A forum dedicated to the ‘bottletail squid’ of the Sepiadariidae family, such as the 'striped pyjama squid' Sepioloidea lineolata.
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Sepiidae
A hub for enthusiasts of the ‘cuttlefish’ of the Sepiidae family, celebrated for their camouflage and intelligence.
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Sepiolidae
Discuss the Sepiolidae family, featuring 'bobtail squid' like Euprymna with their beautiful symbiotic glow.
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Spirulidae
A forum for the Spirulidae family, home to the spiral-shelled Spirula spirula, the 'ram’s horn squid'.
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Stauroteuthidae
Explore the Stauroteuthidae family, featuring squid like Stauroteuthis with their glowing, web-like arms.
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Thysanoteuthidae
A forum for the Thysanoteuthidae family, spotlighting the 'diamondback squid' Thysanoteuthis rhombus.
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Tremoctopodidae
Get wrapped up in the Tremoctopodidae family, featuring the blanket octopuses of the Tremoctopus genus.
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Vampyroteuthidae
A forum dedicated to the ‘vampire squid,’ Vampyroteuthis infernalis, a deep-sea marvel with a cloak-like web.
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