Secrets of the Octopus

Species

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This octopuses name is rather demeaning, but was given due to the frequency at which it was encountered

Common Octopus 

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This octopus gets its name from its ability to imitate the shape and motion of 15+ different sea creatures

Mimic Octopus 

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This octopus is an active hunter, named for the time in which the hunting occurs

Day Octopus

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Aptly named for its size, this octopus is the largest octopus species in the world 

Giant Pacific Octopus

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This Disney inspired octopus occupies the deepest part of the ocean, as far as 16,400 feet deep. 

Dumbo Octopus 

Interesting Facts

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The longest lifespan of an octopus 

3 years

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The octopus doesn't taste with a tongue. They taste with this part of their body. 

Their skin 

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Octopus mothers are so preoccupied tending to their eggs, they forget to do this vital task.

Eat

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A detached octopus arm is still able to execute on this critical survivor skill. 

Hunt prey 

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The hectocotylus is responsible for this octopus function. 

Mating

Defense

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This skill helps the octopus blend into its surroundings 

Color Changing / Camouflage 

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This defense mechanism is one thousand times more deadly than cyanide 

Octopus venom 

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The defense mechanism that blinds and confuses predators 

Ink blast 

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The defense mechanism that allows the octopus to appear as a cloud, a fish, or other sea creature.

Mimicry 

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Also called a cheap shot, coward punch, or one-punch attack, this aggressive act perfectly describes this octopus defense mechanism. 

Sucker Punch