Outstanding Octopus
By: Angelo Celli
Introduction
Imagine a 2-3 foot creature changing colors as it changes moods . One second it is ink black then when it sees its predator it turns red. Well, that is exactly what the Octopus does. This amazing creature has a very interesting form of reproduction, an amazing diet, and a weird way to move. The Octopus is very electrifying.
Reproduction
First, let's talk about the octopuses form of reproduction.This organism reproduces sexually.The males tentacle turns into a sexual organ. Then , it deposits sperm into the mantle cavity of the female. After that, the female lays 100,000- 500,000 eggs .Sadly, only 1-2 of the babies live to adulthood. After the eggs hatch the parents pass away. The life of an average Octopus is only around 12-18 months long but very dazzling.
Diet
Movement
Lastly, lets talk about the Octopuses weird way to move.The outstanding octopus, moves just like its close relative, the squid.Both animals expel water to move.But only the Octopus pulls itself along the floor with its arms.I strongly believe that the Octopus hold the oceans coolest way of moving.
Conclusion
Think Tank
Go Fish
Chef's Corner
These yummy treats are enjoyed after your meal and are made in Australia. I recommend trying them they are fantastic. The oats and chocolate make it have an amazing taste have fun baking.These treats have been established with army corpses and world war 1.
Ingredients: Makes 20 biscuits
100 g butter, chopped 2 tbsp golden syrup
1 ½ cup rolled oats
1 cup dessicated coconut
1 cup plain flour
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¾ cup caster sugar
2 tsp bicarb soda
2 tbsp boiling water
150g dark chocolate
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 165°C (145°C fan-forced). Line 2 trays with baking paper.
2. Heat butter and golden syrup in saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Meanwhile, place oats, coconut, flour and sugars into large bowl and stir to combine.
4. When butter/syrup mix has come to a simmer, combine boiling water and bicarb in small bowl (stir well). Add bicarb/water to butter/syrup, making sure you get all the bicarb in - the mixture will froth up.
5. Add frothing liquid to dry ingredients and stir to combine.
6. Roll mix into 20 balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place on lined trays, leaving space between each to allow for spreading Flatten balls slightly with palm of your hand.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, swapping trays on racks after 14 mins. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 mins on tray to firm up slightly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Once biscuits are cooled, melt chocolate in microwave on medium heat for 2 to 3 mins, stirring every minute (or use a double boiler).
9. Place rack back over one of the trays and, using fork, drizzle chocolate in a fast back-and-forth motion. Repeat with remaining biscuits. Place in fridge to set and enjoy with a cuppa on Anzac Day (or any day of the year!).