CEPHALOPODS. 4g!t 
The two best-known species of this genus inhabit the Mediter- 
ranean. The one is Eledone moschatus, known in Italy under the 
Fig. 330.—Octopus macropus (Risso). Fig. 331.—Octopus brevipes 
(d’Orbigny). 
name of Muscardino, from the strong odour of musk which it emits, 
even after death and desiccation; the other is Eledone cirrhosus, a 
small species, bluish-grey on 
the back, and whitish under 
the belly.: 
The habits of Eledone mos- 
chatus have been carefully 
studied by M. Verany. The 
able naturalist of Nice pre- 
served many of these animals 
during a month, in a great 
aquarium, noting their habits. 
When in a state of tranquillity, 
the Eledone clung to the sides 
of the glass tank in which it 
was kept. Its head is then 
inclined forwards, with the 
Fig. 332.—Octopus horridus (d’Orbigny). 
body sac hanging behind; the funnel, turned upwards, presents 
the orifice between the arms. 
In this state the animal is yellowish 
in colour, its eyes dilated, its inspirations regular. But if irritated, 
