What type of creature is an argonaut?
"examples are found in Minoan art from Crete. A variation known as the ""double argonaut"" design was also found in Minoan jewelry. Argonaut (animal) The argonauts (genus Argonauta, the only extant genus in the family Argonautidae) are a group of pelagic octopuses. They are also called paper nautiluses, referring to the paper-thin eggcase that females secrete. This structure lacks the gas-filled chambers present in chambered nautilus shells and is not a true cephalopod shell, but rather an evolutionary innovation unique to the genus ""Argonauta"". It is used as a brood chamber and for trapped surface air to maintain buoyancy. It"
"Argonaut (animal) The argonauts (genus Argonauta, the only extant genus in the family Argonautidae) are a group of pelagic octopuses. They are also called paper nautiluses, referring to the paper-thin eggcase that females secrete. This structure lacks the gas-filled chambers present in chambered nautilus shells and is not a true cephalopod shell, but rather an evolutionary innovation unique to the genus ""Argonauta"". It is used as a brood chamber and for trapped surface air to maintain buoyancy. It was once speculated that the argonauts did not manufacture their own eggcases but instead utilized shells abandoned by other organisms, in the"
"Argonauta argo Argonauta argo, also known as the greater argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus belonging to the genus ""Argonauta"". The Chinese name for this species translates as ""white sea-horse's nest"". ""A. argo"" was the first argonaut species to be described and is consequently the type species of the genus. The type specimen of ""A. argo"" was collected in the Mediterranean Sea and is deposited at the Linnean Society of London. ""A. argo"" is the largest species in the genus and also produces the largest eggcase. Live animals have a characteristic blue sheen on the first arm pair and"
"manner of hermit crabs. Experiments by pioneering marine biologist Jeanne Villepreux-Power in the early 19th century disproved this hypothesis, as Villepreux-Power was able to successfully rear argonaut young and observe the development of their shells. Argonauts are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide; they live in the open ocean, i.e. they are pelagic. Like most octopuses, they have a rounded body, eight arms and no fins. However, unlike most octopuses, argonauts live close to the sea surface rather than on the seabed. ""Argonauta"" species are characterised by very large eyes and small distal webs. The funnel–mantle locking apparatus is"
"Argonauta cornuta Argonauta cornuta is a species of pelagic octopus belonging to the genus ""Argonauta"". The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus reminiscent of the way a nautilus lives in its shell (hence the name paper nautilus). The shell is usually approximately 80 mm in length, although it can exceed 90 mm in exceptional specimens; the world record size is 98.6 mm. This species seems to have a relatively limited distribution confined to the waters surrounding Western Mexico and Baja California. For this reason, it is considered one of the"
"ejected when the animal is being attacked. This ink paralyzes the olfaction of the attacker, providing time for the argonaut to escape. The female is also able to pull back the web covering of her shell, making a silvery flash, which may deter a predator from attacking. Argonauts are preyed upon by tunas, billfishes, and dolphins. Shells and remains of argonauts have been recorded from the stomachs of ""Alepisaurus ferox"" and ""Coryphaena hippurus"". Male argonauts have been observed residing inside salps, although little is known about this relationship. The genus ""Argonauta"" contains up to seven extant species. Several extinct species"
"rarest of the ""Argonauta"" species. The taxonomic status of this species is questionable. Further research is needed to determine whether it is a valid species or a synonym of the highly variable ""A. hians"". The type locality of ""A. cornuta"" is unknown. The type specimen is deposited at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Argonauta cornuta Argonauta cornuta is a species of pelagic octopus belonging to the genus ""Argonauta"". The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus reminiscent of the way a nautilus lives in its shell (hence the name"
"Argonauta hians Argonauta hians, also known as the winged argonaut, muddy argonaut or brown paper nautilus, is a species of pelagic octopus. The common name comes from the grey to brown coloured shell. The Chinese name for this species translates as ""Grey Sea-horse's Nest"". The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus much like the way a nautilus lives in its shell (hence the name paper nautilus). The eggcase is characterised by a wide keel that gives it a square appearance, few rounded tubercles along the keel, and less than 40"
"against the spread webs, an arm shot out of the shell in a sweeping action, grabbing the prey"". Argonauts are not thought to actively hunt, but employ this method to catch animals that bump into them in the open ocean. ""A. argo"" is occasionally involved in mass strandings along the South African and southern Australian coastlines. The strandings are seasonal and generally occur between April and August, towards the end of the animals' spawning season. Argonauta argo Argonauta argo, also known as the greater argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus belonging to the genus ""Argonauta"". The Chinese name for"
"Argonauts The Argonauts (; Ancient Greek: Ἀργοναῦται ""Argonautai"") were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War, around 1300 BC, accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their ship, ""Argo"", named after its builder, Argus. ""Argonauts"" literally means """"Argo"" sailors"". They were sometimes called Minyans, after a prehistoric tribe in the area. After the death of King Cretheus, the Aeolian Pelias usurped the Iolcan throne from his half-brother Aeson and became king of Iolcus in Thessaly (near the modern city of Volos). Because of"
"is known to cling to objects floating on the surface of the sea, including other argonauts. Chains of up to 30 argonauts of similar size have been reported. The first female in such chains usually clings to some inanimate object, while the other females hold on to the ventral part of the shell of the preceding animal. ""A. bottgeri"" is named after Oskar Boettger. The orthographic variant """"Argonauta boettgeri"""" is sometimes encountered. ""A. bottgeri"" does not appear to have any nomenclatural synonyms. The type locality and type repository of ""A. bottgeri"" are unknown. Argonauta bottgeri Argonauta bottgeri, also known as"
"Argonauta nouryi Argonauta nouryi, also known as Noury's argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus. The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus much like the way a nautilus lives in its shell (hence the name paper nautilus). The shell is usually approximately 80 mm in length, although it can exceed 90 mm in exceptional specimens; the world record size is 95.5 mm. ""A. nouryi"" is best known from the waters off the western coast of North America, from Panama to Baja California, but it has also been reported from the"
"Argonauta pacifica Argonauta pacifica, also known as the Pacific argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus. The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus much like the way a nautilus lives in its shell (hence the name paper nautilus). The shell is usually approximately 150 mm in length, although it can exceed 200 mm in exceptional specimens; the world record size is 220.0 mm. ""A. pacifica"" seems to have a relatively limited distribution, being confined to the waters surrounding western Mexico, and in particular the Gulf of California. For this reason,"
"south west Pacific, as far away as the Coral Sea. It is considered one of the rarest of the ""Argonauta"" species. This, combined with the aesthetically pleasing elongated nature of the shell, make ""A. nouryi"" one of the most sought after argonaut species by conchologists. The type specimen of ""A. nouryi"" was collected near the Marquesas Islands. The type repository is unknown. Argonauta nouryi Argonauta nouryi, also known as Noury's argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus. The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus much like the way a nautilus"
"to the female. For fertilization, the arm is inserted into the female's pallial cavity and then becomes detached from the male. The hectocotylus when found in females was originally described as a parasitic worm. Female argonauts produce a laterally-compressed calcareous eggcase in which they reside. This ""shell"" has a double keel fringed by two rows of alternating tubercles. The sides are ribbed with the centre either flat or having winged protrusions. The eggcase curiously resembles the shells of extinct ammonites. It is secreted by the tips of the female's two greatly expanded dorsal tentacles (third left arms) before egg laying."
"Argonauta bottgeri Argonauta bottgeri, also known as Böttger's argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus belonging to the genus ""Argonauta"". The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus much like the way a nautilus lives in its shell (hence the name paper nautilus). ""A. bottgeri"" is the smallest argonaut species. The eggcase rarely exceeds 50 mm in diameter, although exceptional specimens have been known to grow up to 67.0 mm. ""A. bottgeri"" is similar to ""Argonauta hians"", but differs in having more pronounced ribs and prominent tubercles on the keel. The"
"Ankalagon saurognathus Ankalagon saurognathus is an extinct carnivorous mammal of the family ""Mesonychidae"", endemic to North America during the Paleocene epoch (63.3—60.2 mya), existing for approximately . Known from the Paleocene of New Mexico, ""Ankalagon"" is the largest mesonychid known from the Paleocene of North America, and it provides the best evidence for sexual dimorphism in mesonychids. The main feature that distinguishes ""A. saurognathus"" from the ancestral ""Dissacus"" species is its size: ""Ankalagon"" grew to be as large as a bear, as compared to the coyote or jackal-sized species of ""Dissacus"". In fact, the only North American mesonychids that surpassed"
"out from the island, and came to Lacedaemon.) The Argonauts made their second stop at Bear Mountain, an island shaped like a bear; the locals, called the Doliones, all descended from Poseidon. Their king Cyzicus, who had just got married, decided to have a huge party with the Argonauts. At the party the king tried to tell Jason to not go to the eastern side of the island, but he got distracted by Hercules, and forgot to tell Jason. Argonauts The Argonauts (; Ancient Greek: Ἀργοναῦται ""Argonautai"") were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before"
"Argonauta nodosa Argonauta nodosa, also known as the knobby or knobbed argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus. The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around the octopus much like the way a nautilus lives in its shell (hence the name paper nautilus). The shell is usually approximately 150 mm in length, although it can exceed 250 mm in exceptional specimens; the world record size is 292.0 mm. ""A. nodosa"" produces a very characteristic shell, which is covered in many small nodules on the ridges across the shell, hence the specific epithet ""nodosa"""
"it is considered one of the rarest of the ""Argonauta"" species, along with ""A. cornuta"" and ""A. nouryi"". The taxonomic status of this species questionable. Further research is needed to determine whether it is a valid species or a synonym of another taxon. The type specimen of ""A. pacifica"" was collected off the coast of California and is deposited at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.. Argonauta pacifica Argonauta pacifica, also known as the Pacific argonaut, is a species of pelagic octopus. The female of the species, like all argonauts, creates a paper-thin eggcase that coils around"
"are also known. The valid extant species are: While the following taxon is regarded as a ""nomen dubium"": With the species regarded as valid extinct taxa are †""Argonauta absyrtus"" <br> †""Argonauta itoigawai"" <br> †""Argonauta joanneus"" <br> †""Argonauta oweri"" <br> †""Argonauta sismondai"" <br> †""Argonauta tokunagai"" The extinct species ""Obinautilus awaensis"" was originally assigned to ""Argonauta"", but has since been transferred to the genus ""Obinautilus"". The following taxa associated with the family Argonautidae are of uncertain taxonomic status: The argonaut was inspiration for a number of classical and modern art and decorative forms including use on pottery and architectural elements. Some early"
"Arcanaloth In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the arcanaloth, or arcanadaemon ( ), is a type of yugoloth. The arcanadaemon first appeared in the first edition ""Monster Manual II"" (1983). The arcanaloth appeared in second edition in the ""Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix"" (1991). The arcanaloth appeared for the Planescape setting in the first ""Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix"" (1994). The arcanaloth appeared in the third edition ""Monster Manual II"" (2002). In the fourth edition ""Manual of the Planes"" (2008), a new explanar race of elemental humanoids called the Raavasta are mentioned as possibly being descended from arcanaloth, which"
"Arctonasua Arctonasua is an extinct genus of raccoon-like procyonid of the Miocene, endemic to North America living from ~17.3—8.4 Mya, existing for approximately . Procyonidae includes the raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, ringtails and cacomistles. Procyonids inhabit a wide range of environments, and are generally omnivorous. ""A. eurybates"" was named by Baskin (1982). Its type locality is ZXBar, which is in a Hemphillian terrestrial horizon in the Snake Creek Formation of Nebraska. Body mass A single specimen was examined by Legendre and Roth for body mass. Fossil distribution ""A. floridana"" was named by Baskin (1982) as a genotype. Its type locality"
"Argonauts exhibit extreme sexual dimorphism in size and lifespan. Females grow up to 10 cm and make shells up to 30 cm, while males rarely surpass 2 cm. The males only mate once in their short lifetime, whereas the females are iteroparous, capable of having offspring many times over the course of their lives. In addition, the females have been known since ancient times, while the males were only described in the late 19th century. The males lack the dorsal tentacles used by the females to create their eggcases. The males use a modified arm, the hectocotylus, to transfer sperm"
"comb jelly, quickly grasped it with another pair of tentacles and devoured it"". ""A. hians"" appears to be closely related to the smaller ""A. bottgeri"" from the Indian Ocean and ""A. cornuta"" from the north-east Pacific. The oldest known fossil material of ""A. hians"" originates from the middle Pliocene Sadowara Formation of southwestern Japan. In terms of eggcase morphology, ""A. hians"" resembles the extinct ""A. sismondai"". The type locality and type repository of ""A. hians"" are unknown. Argonauta hians Argonauta hians, also known as the winged argonaut, muddy argonaut or brown paper nautilus, is a species of pelagic octopus. The"
"and common name. These nodules are less obvious or even absent in juvenile females, especially those under 5 cm in length. All other argonaut species have smooth ridges across the shell walls. ""A. nodosa"" has a relatively wide distribution covering the Indo-Pacific region as well as the eastern coast of South America. The species is most common in southern Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It is only known from the Southern Hemisphere. ""A. nodosa"" is thought to feed primarily on pelagic molluscs. Captive females have been observed readily taking dead prawns and fish. The species is preyed on by"
"Aragorn (comics) Aragorn was a fictional winged horse appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Aragorn has served as a mount for various characters. Professor Nathan Garrett, the criminal Black Knight, developed genetic engineering techniques capable of granting a horse wings. He used it to create a mount to ride during his criminal adventures. After Garrett's final defeat by Iron Man, this horse escaped, was further mutated, and fell into the possession of the Dreadknight who named it Hellhorse. As Garrett was dying, he persuades his nephew Dane Whitman to take his scientific discoveries and use them for"
"death. Due to its stone body, a gargoyle has the ability to hold itself so still that it appears to be a statue. Standard gargoyles possess wings which give them flight capability. The gargoyle is fully detailed in Paizo Publishing's book ""Classic Horrors Revisited"" (2009), on pages 16–21. Gargoyle (Dungeons & Dragons) In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, a gargoyle is a grotesque winged monstrous humanoid creature, with a horned head and a stony hide. The gargoyle was one of the earliest creatures introduced in the ""D&D"" game. The gargoyle was one of the first monsters introduced in"
"a major diagnostic feature of this taxon. It consists of knob-like cartilages in the mantle and corresponding depressions in the funnel. Unlike the closely allied genera ""Ocythoe"" and ""Tremoctopus"", ""Argonauta"" species lack water pores. Of its names, ""argonaut"" means ""sailor of the Argo"". ""Paper nautilus"" is derived from the Greek ναυτίλος ""nautílos"", which literally means ""sailor"", as paper nautiluses were thought to use two of their arms as sails. This is not the case, as argonauts swim by expelling water through their funnel. The chambered nautilus was later named after the argonaut, but belongs to a different cephalopod order, Nautilida."
"Faun The faun (, , ""phaunos"", ) is a mythological half human–half goat creature appearing in Ancient Rome. The goat man, more commonly affiliated with the Satyrs of Greek mythology or Fauns of Roman, is a bipedal creature with the legs and tail of a goat and the head, arms and torso of a man and is often depicted with goat's horns and pointed ears. These creatures in turn borrowed their appearance from the god Pan of the Greek pantheon. They were a symbol of fertility, and their chieftain was Silenus, a minor deity of Greek mythology. Romans believed fauns"
"the Argonauts, but he doesn't accept the role. Called "" theios hêrôs"", Herakles is the divinized or godlike hero, as he was the only hero to be physically lifted to Olympus and made into a god, by his father Zeus. He embodies Achilles like characteristics, seen in his physical strength and temper, as well as simplistic and realistic view of things. It was Herakles that reminds the Argonauts of their quest on the island of Lemnos, Eventually, he leaves the Argonauts in pursuit of his own quest of immortality. Throughout the ""Argonautica"", we see Herakles as a far off model"
"are now considered demons. In the fifth edition ""Monster Manual"" (2014), arcanaloth are included alongside other yugoloths. An arcanaloth is one of the jackal-headed scribes, record-keepers, negotiators, and deal-makers of the yugoloths. They are notable for their high intelligence, a trait often linked with their ability to use a number of arcane spells, as well as to understand all written and spoken languages. An arcanaloth also has the ability to take on humanoid forms at will in order to remain inconspicuous around creatures of the Material Plane. Arcanaloth In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the arcanaloth, or arcanadaemon"
"Nargun A Nargun, according to Gunai/Kurnai tribal legends, a fierce half-human half-stone creature that lived in the Den of Nargun, a cave under a rock overhang behind a small waterfall located in the Mitchell River National Park, Victoria, Australia. Aboriginal legend describes the Nargun as a beast entirely made of stone except for its hands, arms and breast. The fierce creature would drag unwary travellers into its den. Any weapon directed against it would be turned back on its owner. The cave is found on Woolshed Creek, a small tributary of the Mitchell River in the Mitchell River National Park,"