Australian desert
PREDATOR pray
A common predator pray relationship in the Australian outback is the Blue Ringed Octopus and small crabs.
Blue Ringed Octopuses are uncommon and reclusive animals that are extremely small. They are under 12cm, and its body is the size of a golf ball. They live in reef flats and tidal pools. They also bury themselves in rocks and crevices and, in this case, have a habit of squatting in dead shells and discarded cans. The blue ringed octopus releases a powerful nerve toxin on the small crab that causes paralyzing effects within ten minutes. Once paralyzed the crab is a easy meal.
Blue Ringed Octopuses are uncommon and reclusive animals that are extremely small. They are under 12cm, and its body is the size of a golf ball. They live in reef flats and tidal pools. They also bury themselves in rocks and crevices and, in this case, have a habit of squatting in dead shells and discarded cans. The blue ringed octopus releases a powerful nerve toxin on the small crab that causes paralyzing effects within ten minutes. Once paralyzed the crab is a easy meal.