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Defense mechanisms helps animals escape danger. True or False.
True.
The mantle is the head or stomach of the octopus.
Stomach
What is the most dangerous octopus?
The blue ringed octopus
All octopuses use venom to stun their prey. True or False
True
Name 3 predators of octopuses
eels, sharks, and dolphins
The octopus does not camouflage itself. True or False.
False
Can a 30 pound octopus fit in a one inch hole?
yes
Octopus skin has tiny bumps called bumpies.
Papillae
The mimic octopus is called the master of disguise.
True
When does an octopus spray its ink cloud.
When it feels threatened.
What is the name of the ink?
melanin
What is the siphon?
It is a tube connected to the head and it helps move the octopus forward.
Name an example of a defense mechanism?
An octopus can change color, shape, lose an arm, ink etc.
Most octopuses live for 20 years. True or False.
False. 5 years.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
An octopus lays eggs or has a live octopus baby?
eggs
