The coconut octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus), also known as the veined octopus, belongs to a class of marine mollusks called cephalopods. This class includes octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish.

In areas without natural defenses, the octopus basically uses the shell as a makeshift shield. With no readily available hiding places, the creatures bring their own. Story by Tony Manfred and ...