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Octopuses have a relatively short life expectancy, and some species live for as little as six months. Larger species, such as the North Pacific Giant Octopus, may live for up to five years under suitable circumstances. However, reproduction is a cause of death: males can only live for a few months after mating, and females die shortly after their eggs hatch. They neglect to eat during the (roughly) one month period spent taking care of their unhatched eggs, but they don't die of starvation. Endocrine secretions from the two optic glands are the cause of genetically programmed death (and if these glands are surgically removed, the octopus may live many months beyond reproduction, until she finally starves).
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What is the lifespan of a blue ringed octopus?
The Blue Ringed Octopus has a life span of about a year but it is not certain
Do octopus arms ever stop growing?
The lifespan of an octopus is relatively short, especially in females where most die after a single reproductive cycle so yes they grow throughout their lifetime.
What is the octopus's lifespan?
About 30 Seconds once I have caught it. then it's straight into a pot of boiling water and cooked for a couple of minutes before it gets too tought and rubbery.
How long did the octopus paul live?
Paul the Octopus was reportedly hatched in January 2008 and died on October 26, 2010. He lived for nearly 2 years and 8 months, remarkably longer than the average common octopus lifespan of 2 years. Paul was cremated and buried inside a modest shrine at the Oberhausen Sea Life Centre in Germany, where he had lived most of his life.
Is the common octopus a real octopus?
Yes, a common octopus is a type of octopus
How long does a lady octopus live for?
octopus or octopi (plural) has been around since before the age of the dinosaurs a female of some species live til they give birth then give their life to their young as they are eaten other species the female live through several mating years so it all depends on the species to determine their lifespan
What is a male octopus called A?
what is a male octopus called
What family and genus does the common octopus belong to?
The common octopus belongs to the Octopodidae family and the Octopus genus.
Is a is a octopus a vertebrate or invertebrate?
The octopus is an invertebrate... It has no skeleton.
What are examples of octopus?
BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS PACIFIC RED OCTOPUS and many more
What do we call a sea creature with eight limbs?
an octopus, noob
What is a octopus male called?
what is a male octopus called
