BENTHIC BRAINSTORMERS

 

Benthic Brainstormers, acrylic on canvas, 2020. 30" X 48"

Some ocean creatures display what is believed to be a heightened intelligence and cognition, and some species stand out in particular, such as the killer whale and the octopus. The killer whale is a member of the dolphin family, known for their ingenuity. Killer whales are social animals with a complex social structure, which can be comparable to that of elephants and humans. On the other hand, octopuses are thought to be some of the most intelligent invertebrates that they have been made an important example of advanced cognitive evolution in animals. Octopuses have been observed to display a wide range of ingenious activities including tool use and the ability to think and solve problems.


The Process


The calf of a killer whale is born with a yellowish or orange tint on its belly, which fades to white when it matures.


The giant Pacific octopus is one of the most-studied octopus species.


The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is a marine mammal that is closely related to the elephant. It can sometimes be confused with its cousin, the dugong, which had a whale-like tail while a manatee's tail has a rounded tip.


The giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is the largest living bivalve. The largest specimens grew to more than 130 centimetres.



Horseshoe crab



Sea snail



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