ひょうもんだこ
豹紋蛸
1. blue-ringed octopus (esp. the blue-lined octopus, Hapalochlaena fasciata)Usually written using kana alone
2. Blue-ringed octopusThe blue-ringed octopuses are three (or perhaps four) octopus species that live in tide pools and coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Japan to Australia. They are recognized as one of the world's most venomous marine animals. Despite their small size and relatively docile nature, they can prove a danger to humans. They can be recognized by their characteristic blue and black rings and yellowish skin.
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Read “Blue-ringed octopus” on English Wikipedia
Read “ヒョウモンダコ” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Blue-ringed octopus” on DBpedia
ヒョウモンダコ
豹紋蛸: Rarely-used kanji form.
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