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Stauroteuthis syrtensis

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I have chosen this article because the topic is very interesting for the field of marine science. My preliminary impression of the article was that it was very organized and covered the topic in-depth.

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(Compose a detailed evaluation of the article here, considering each of the key aspects listed above. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what a useful Wikipedia article evaluation looks like.)

Lead Section:

The lead section offers readers a nice description of the taxonomy as it pertains to the glowing sucker octopus. It also functions to foreshadow what will be discussed in the following sections. The lead appears to be just detailed enough to the extent to which there is room for the subsequent sections to delve into greater detail on very specific aspects of the species.

Content:

This Wikipedia page nicely covers an array of aspects pertaining to the glowing sucker octopus in an adequate manner. Description, behavior, distribution, bioluminescence, and biomimicry are all sections that have been communicated in a clear and effective style. With new information from oceanographic research, there is always some room for the incorporation of updated research and their citations.

Tone and Balance:

In terms of tone, the article appears to be neutral and takes into consideration the findings of multiple research studies on the glowing sucker octopus. The article presents all features and research on the subject of the glowing sucker octopus through a very objective and factual lens.

Sources and References:

The sources thoroughly cover and provide a holistic description of the glowing sucker octopus. The sources are current, yet there is always new discovers in the field of marine science which may necessitating updating information on this Wikipedia page from time to time. With the exception of a few publications that are written by the same author, the sources cited on this page come from a variety of publishers. Checking a few of the links, I can confirmed that they do work.

Organization and writing quality:

The article is written and communicates the information in a very clear and concise manner. The article does have a great method of organization and the page is sectioned off accordingly. Given the fact that the glowing sucker octopus is a subject of current research efforts, there has been more information available in the past on certain aspects such as the taxonomy and bioluminescence segments of the Wikipedia page. As previously addressed, new research findings would allow for some sections to be updated as technological advance continue and more of the deep sea is explored.

Images and Media:

The Wikipedia page contains a drawing that depicts the structural form of the glowing sucker octopus. Alternatively, it would be good to include a few photographic images that portray the unique organism most accurately and in its entirety. If any new information has been discovered or recorded on the development of this organism, this would be very helpful for readers to get a sense of any morphological changes that occur over the life course.

Talk Page Discussion:

There is some discussion on the Talk Page that offers readers some clarification in terms of the units utilized to quantify the measurements of the glowing sucker octopus. The article is rated as Start-Class on Wikipedia. The article highlights new developments in the field.

Overall Impressions:

Generally speaking, the article on the glowing sucker octopus nicely captivates the aspects of oceanographic research that are of current interest. In particular, there has been much detail on the Description and Bioluminescence section which leaves room for others sections to be elaborated upon as new sources emerge in time. In terms of providing readers with a connection to additional information on, for example the glowing sucker octopus's prey, the article has embedded throughout hyperlinks to other Wikipedia pages that cover the subtopic in greater detail. The article is very developed in certain sections and can be developed further in the context of other sections that are at the forefront of new marine research findings.