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Octopus
Octopoda
A soft-bodied marine animal with eight arms, high intelligence, and excellent camouflage.
Category
Mollusk
Habitat
Coral reef
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
1–5 years depending on species
Size
Arm span from 30 cm to several meters depending on species
Scientific Name
Octopoda
About Octopus
A soft-bodied marine animal with eight arms, high intelligence, and excellent camouflage.
Fun Fact
Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood.
Where Octopus Lives
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Mediterranean Sea
, Japan
Pacific reefs
, Japan