Show:
Octopus Anatomy
Natural Predators
Octopus reproduction
Environment/Habitat
Random Facts
100
How many hearts does an octopus have? (Bonus points if you can explain how the heart's work)
3 hearts. Two pump blood through each of the gills and one pumps blood through the rest of the body.
100
What are some Predators of an Octopus?
Sharks, eels, and Dolphins.
100
How many eggs can an octopus lay?
As many as 100 thousand eggs
100
Where do octopi tend to be found in the ocean?
Along coral reefs.
100
How many species of octopi are there?
Around 300 species.
200
How do octopi defend themselves? List three ways.
1. Camouflage. 2. Release a cloud of black ink. 3. They can break off an arm and regrow it later.
200
What’s the fiercest predator that octopuses are scared of?
Sharks are what mostly scare Octopuses.
200
How long does a female octopus guard her eggs for?
As short as a few weeks and the longest recorded time spent guarding her eggs was 53 months
200
How often does an octopus live in one location?
10 to 14 days.
200
How long does an octopus typically live?
3-5 years.
300
How big can an octopus become?
Octopuses can range in size anywhere from two inches to 18 feet.
300
What type of defense mechanisms does a Octopi have when attacked by a Predator?
When attacked, an octopus has a deadly bite than can kill a human in just a few minutes.
300
How many times can an octopus reproduce?
Only 1 time.
300
What size octopus lives in cold water?
Typically larger octopi.
300
What happens to the female octopus after her eggs hatch?
She dies.
400
What color is an octopus's blood and why?
Blue, to help it survive in the deep ocean.
400
What happens when an Octopus is attacked?
They move fast! When being attacked they also go hide in tight spaces to get away from Predators.
400
What is the males octopuses reproductive organ?
One of his arms.
400
What size octopus lives in warm water?
Typically smaller octopi.
400
How are octopi able to fit into extremely small places?
They don't have any bones, they are mainly muscle.
500
What is found on an octopus's mouth?
A beak.
500
What type of self defense does an octopus lack of when there is a predator near?
Hearing, they can't hear their predators.
500
Can an octopus tentacle react to pain after it's been cut off?
Yes
500
How adaptable are octopi to their environments?
Highly adaptable to changes in their environment
500
How many suction cups does an octopus typically have?
About 240 on each limb.