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Octopuses are found in every ocean of the world and along every coast of the United States. Octopuses live in coastal marine waters and spend much of their time in dens—small holes and crevices in rocks and coral. They are generally solitary and territorial.
- Where do most octopus live in the world?
- Where is the common octopus found?
- Are there octopus in UK waters?
- What happens if an octopus touches you?
- Why does an octopus have 9 brains?
- Is squid a baby octopus?
- Where do you catch octopus?
- How long do octopus live in the wild?
- Where are octopus found in the UK?
- Can you get octopus in Scotland?
- What is the biggest octopus in the world?
- Are there octopus in Cornwall?
- Why do octopus eat themselves?
- Can octopus be friendly?
- How much does a pet octopus cost?
Where do most octopus live in the world?
Octopuses live in oceans all over the world. Most are pelagic, meaning they live near the water's surface in shells, reefs and crevices. Some species live on the floor of the ocean, making their homes out of caves.
Where is the common octopus found?
Considered the most intelligent of all invertebrates, the common octopus is found in the tropical and temperate waters of the world's oceans.
Are there octopus in UK waters?
This species can be found off the coast all around the British Isles. Octopuses are incredibly clever animals - they can figure out how to open jars, for example. ... The other species of octopus which can be found off the coast of Britain is the Common octopus which is found mainly off south west England.
What happens if an octopus touches you?
In most octopuses, this venom contains neurotoxins that cause paralysis. ... Octopus bites can cause bleeding and swelling in people, but only the venom of the blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is known to be deadly to humans.
Why does an octopus have 9 brains?
Octopuses have 3 hearts, because two pump blood to the gills and a larger heart circulates blood to the rest of the body. Octopuses have 9 brains because, in addition to the central brain, each of 8 arms has a mini-brain that allows it to act independently.
Is squid a baby octopus?
Squid parents don't invest in their young, they just let them hatch and try to make it in the world. Lifespan: Octopuses are generally shorter lived with a lifespan of one to three years, while squids can live nine months to five years. Male octopuses and squids usually die shortly after mating.
Where do you catch octopus?
Find a beach with shallow pools.
This is where you will find octopus that you can catch by hand. They like to hide under rocks, and create dens in crevices, and other small holes. A tell tale sign of an octopus is broken crab shells, or open shellfish.
How long do octopus live in the wild?
It varies according to species, but octopuses, both wild and captive, live roughly 1 to 5 years. This short lifespan is a consequence of a reproductive strategy known as semelparity, meaning that octopuses breed only once in their lifetime and die shortly thereafter.
Where are octopus found in the UK?
Distribution: Found in the Mediterranean and in the warmer waters of the Atlantic. UK population found mostly to the south and west of the British Isles.
Can you get octopus in Scotland?
Octopuses are now being caught as far north as the Isle of Skye. It's long been said that octopus and squid are migrating north with warmer temperatures, but they've rarely been spotted beyond the English channel. ...
What is the biggest octopus in the world?
The giant Pacific octopus is considered the largest octopus species in the world and inhabits the northern Pacific Ocean off the United States up to Alaska and around Japan. The largest individual on record weighed an impressive 600 pounds and measured 30 feet across in length.
Are there octopus in Cornwall?
There is not a major fishery for octopus in Cornish waters but they are occasionally caught as bycatch in trawls and in pots. The stock status of this species is unknown but there is currently no evidence that their populations are under threat.
Why do octopus eat themselves?
Octopuses can sometimes suffer from autophagy, or self-cannibalism. That is what is described as "eating its own arms." This is caused by stress. A stressed animal is not a healthy animal and is open to infection. It is believed that it is caused by a virus/bacteria which can manage to take hold on a stressed octopus.
Can octopus be friendly?
Listen to the story. "Don't call these arms, pal, or I'll squirt you with water." Octopuses can recognize people they interact with and treat them with affection or anger.
How much does a pet octopus cost?
Prices range from $20 to $1,000—with the bulk of pet octopuses priced between $30 and $100 as of January 2013. A 70-gallon tank—which is not an unusual choice for octopus enthusiasts wanting to provide their pet with plenty of room to roam—costs about $300.
