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Common Octopus — printable fact sheet
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Common Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
The Common Octopus is a highly intelligent marine invertebrate found in tropical and temperate ocean waters around the world. Recognized for its bulbous head, large eyes, and eight flexible arms lined with suckers, it is a master of camouflage, capable of changing its skin color…
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- When threatened, the Common Octopus can eject a cloud of dark ink to confuse predators and escape.
- The Common Octopus can squeeze through incredibly small spaces due to its soft, boneless body. It has three hearts: two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. This octopus can regenerate lost arms if necessary.
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