The Blue-Ringed Octopus Handbook
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2026
- Softcover
- New
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
AbeBooks seller since April 7, 2005
Condition: New
US$ 18.94
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller Inventory # L2-9798196773273
- Title
- The Blue-Ringed Octopus Handbook
- Author
- Raphael Murphy
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798196773273
- Item weight
- 195 grams
Discover the lethal beauty and biological brilliance of the ocean’s most captivating paradox.
The Blue-Ringed Octopus Handbook is the definitive professional resource for malacologists, marine biologists, and enthusiasts seeking an exhaustive deep dive into the genus Hapalochlaena. Despite its golf-ball size, this cephalopod carries a neurotoxic arsenal capable of claiming two dozen human lives in minutes. But beyond the danger lies a masterpiece of evolutionary engineering.
In this comprehensive guide, author Raphael Murphy expanciates on the complex systems that allow this creature to dominate the Indo-Pacific intertidal zones. From the "distributed mind" of its eight autonomous arms to the microscopic Vibrio bacteria that synthesize its deadly Tetrodotoxin, no stone is left unturned.
Inside this Professional Reference:-
The Architecture of Miniaturization: How three hearts and a sophisticated brain fit into a highly compressed physical frame.
-
Life in Blue: A biochemical analysis of copper-based hemocyanin and its efficiency in high-energy tide pools.
-
The TTX Symbiosis: A forensic look at the microbial partnership that creates the world's most potent non-protein neurotoxin.
-
Aposematic Signaling: The cellular mechanics of chromatophores and iridophores that produce the iconic pulsating blue rings.
-
Reproductive Terminality: The grueling, semelparous journey of maternal sacrifice and programmed senescence.
-
Clinical Toxicology: The gold-standard protocols for envenomation management and the pharmaceutical potential of micro-dosed toxins.
Bridging the gap between academic text and accessible natural history, this handbook provides 20 highly detailed chapters supported by the latest genetic research into cryptic species complexes and the impact of climate change on cephalopod range.
Whether you are a student of marine science, a professional researcher, or a curious naturalist, this volume offers an unparalleled investigation into the silent, sapphire-ringed masters of the reef.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
PBShop.store US
Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since April 7, 2005
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 14 business days | 7 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 0.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
We first started out as “The Paperback Exchange,” a chain of physical bookstores where we would part exchange your beloved books for new stories to transport you to faraway places. However, as shopping started to evolve to online shops and marketplaces, we bid our stores goodbye to become “PBShop.” This transition has only allowed us to blossom as we now ship thousands of titles to book lovers across the globe. We pride ourselves in being a community of local book lovers which allows our passion and devotion to shine in everything we do. In 2020 we not only celebrated our 20th birthday but our 1st birthday as being completely employee owned after becoming an E.O.T in September 2019. We are proud to be different and embrace standing apart on a book mountain by working from a virtual inventory which allows us to provide thousands of books that may be difficult to get for your bookshelf or your studies. Working with a number of different suppliers allows us to explore other avenues such as puzzles, sheet music and even stationery so we really do have something for everyone. Life is about being versatile in all realms of existence. If this is your first visit or you are a returning customer, we would like to welcome you to the PBShop family, for there is no friend as loyal as a book. We are a company who put our customers at the centre of everything we do as we understand the importance of reading because once you learn to read, you will forever be free. There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours that we are yet to explore, which is why we will forever inspire curious minds.…
Specialty
Hardbacks, PaperbacksSeller's business information
Pbshop.co.uk Ltd
Unit 22 Horcott Industrial Estate, Horcott Road
Fairford, United Kingdom GL7 4BX
Terms of sale
Returns Policy
We ask all customers to contact us for authorisation should they wish to return their order. Orders returned without authorisation may not be credited.
If you wish to return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to obtain authorisation.
Returns requested beyond this time will not be authorised.
Our team will provide full instructions on how to return your order and once received our returns department will process your refund.
Please note the cost to return any unwanted order to us is borne by the buyer.
Should your order arrive damaged, not as advertised or faulty, we must be advised of this within 14 days of delivery. Please contact us so we can find the best solution for you.
Our Customer Care Team can be contacted via emailing paperback-us@paperbackshop.co.uk, or by calling our UK Office on +441285 712 917. We are available 9:00am till 5:30pm GMT weekdays and 9:00am till 1:00pm GMT on Saturdays.
Shipping terms
Books are shipped from UK warehouse. Delivery thereafter is between 4 and 14 business days dependant upon your location - please do contact us with any queries you may have.