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The octopus is a mollusk and an invertebrate, which means it has no bones in its body. For more fascinating facts about octopus, click to see the comprehensive fact file and activities.

Delve into the fascinating world of octopuses, uncovering their intelligence, short lifespans, and the reasons behind their mysterious deaths.

Apart from having 8 tentacles, what else is there to know about this slimy marine animal? Find out more in our Octopus facts now!

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The flapjack octopus might just be the cutest creature in the ocean. Its cuteness inspired pop culture, being featured in films and video games. What makes these animals even more appealing is that they live in the deep ocean. What else might we discover about the flapjack octopus in years to come? Although the flapjack is one of the most interesting kinds of octopuses, it’s not the only octopus. Check Outforia's latest article to learn more!

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OCTOPUS PHYSIOLOGY The donut-shaped brain of the octopus contains only part of its complex nervous system: at least two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are actually located in the nerve cords of its arms. The arms themselves are boneless and highly flexible appendages which appear to have three excitatory neuronal inputs with fairly large synaptic input values. Octopuses have no bone structure being invertebrates but do have a skull, a shell rudiment and a beak. Despite having no skeletal…

Every 8th October the world celebrates World Octopus Day! In order to celebrate our favorite cephalopod, Ocean Scuba Dive, have put together this awesome Octopus infographic and list of 10 different types of octopus dedicated to our eight-legged, three-hearted, inky buddies!

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