The octopus is a cephalood mollusc that has 8 arms with suction cups and a powerful beak to catch and eat its prey.
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Octopuses have a relatively short lifespan, often 1-2 years.
It is considered one of the most intelligent invertebrates in the animal kingdom.
It is able to process a large amount of sensory information and can even learn by observation. It can imitate other marine animals.
The octopus is able to regenerate quickly in case of injury. If one of its arms is cut off, it can regrow it within a few weeks.
They are very agile and fast in the water, which enables them to hunt their prey effectively.
The octopus is able to camouflage itself by using pigments in its skin to mimic the appearance of its environment and communicate with other octopuses.
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