. Saying “octopi” is incorrect (unfortunately).
Though “octopi” is colloquially sound and very fun to say, the correct plural of octopus is octopuses.🐙
. They aren’t called “tentacles,” they’re called ‘’arms.”
. Tentacles are reserved for squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Octopuses have eight arms, zero tentacles.
. And each arm has a mind of its own.🐙
. They aren’t called “tentacles,” they’re called ‘’arms.”
. Tentacles are reserved for squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Octopuses have eight arms, zero tentacles.
. And each arm has a mind of its own.🐙
Some two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons reside in its arms, meaning they can react to stimuli and function at a fairly high level on their own, even when severed from the body.🐙
. If Houdini were an animal, it’s safe to say he would have been an octopus.
Since octopuses have no bones in their bodies, they can squeeze through the tiniest of cracks, making them masterful escape artists.🐙
. Their camouflage abilities are out of this world.
For ocean predators, octopuses are some of the most difficult prey to spot. Their skin changes color and pattern to blend in with their surroundings. Even when you find yourself looking directly at an octopus, chances are you won’t realize it.🐙