As you read about the Popeâs visit to Britain, you may begin to wonder about his name. After all, what does âpopeâ actually mean? And how does a pope get his name after he assumes the papacy? The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, and thereby the world leader of the Catholic Church. The word comes from the Latin papa, which means âfather.â He is â¦
Also known as Amphioctopus margina, Veined Octopus, Octopus sp.4, Coconut Octopus and Walktopus. Found on sandy bottoms in bays and lagoons. Colour varies to blend in with surroundings. They feed on shrimp, crabs and clams. Length - 8cm, arms 15cm.
The octopus does most of its hunting at night. It emerges from its rocky lair to seek crabs, crayfish, and mollusks, which are its favourite foods. The octopus catches most of â¦ its prey by stealth. Having changed colour to blend in with its surroundings, the well-camouflaged octopus waits for prey to pass by and then seizes it with its long arms. The arms are powerful and flexible, with two rows of suckers that help it grip its slippery prey. The octopus then stuns its victim with a secretion of nerve poison. To stalk lobsters and other dangerous prey, the octopus squirts ink into the water to form a screen. Hiding behind the dark cloud, it creeps up on its victim and grabs it from behind.