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The male octopus uses a modified tentacle (this specialised arm is called a hectocotylus) insert spermatophores (packets of sperm) into the female's mantle cavity.
The hectocotylus in benthic octopuses is usually the third right arm.
Males die within a few months of mating.
I have observed octopuses mating and they can be quite far apart while the sperm exchange happens.
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Are octopi also known as cuttlefish?
No. Octopi and cuttlefish are related, but they are not the same. Both belong to a class of marine invertebrates cephalopods, which also includes squid. One key difference is that squid and cuttlefish each have eight arms plus two tentacles while an octopus simply has eight arms.
Where do octopi live?
Octopi typically live in oceans and seas around the world, preferring shallow coastal waters. They are commonly found in rocky crevices, coral reefs, and seagrass beds where they can hide and hunt for food. Some species of octopi also inhabit deeper waters.
How do octupus give birth?
They don't. Octopi or octopus lay eggs.
Do octopi like light?
Octopi are generally not disturbed by dim light, but they can be sensitive to bright light which might cause them to seek shelter or change color to blend in with their surroundings. In their natural habitat, they are usually more active during the night or in low-light conditions.
Does tree octopus live in land or water or both?
Tree octopi are not real! It is a hoax! Where did you even get this info?
What is the possessive of octopi?
The plural possessive form is octopi's.
What is a sentence using the word octopi?
There were three octopi in that aquarium a moment ago!No, octopi does not mean that you get eight pieces of pie.
Are octopuses organisms?
yes, octopi are orgamisms yes, octopi are organisms
What are octopi perdators?
Octopi is one of the words used as a plural for octopus.
Breeds of octopi?
there are many breeds of octopi, like the rontan, and the tunana
What is the difference between an octopus and an octopi?
octopi are selfish octop - us octop - i
Do octopuses have bacbones?
No at least I think octopi have no skeletons/the plural for octopus is octopi
Do Octopi sink?
no
What animal doesn't have rectangular pupils?
Goats. Also octopi. But octopi aren't mammals. Right?
Pluraul noun for octopus?
Octopuses. (the plural form of octopi is not correct)
Is the word octopi a singular or plural?
The word 'octopi' is the plural form of the noun 'octopus'.The alternate plural form 'octopuses' is also generally accepted.
What are the biggest differences between scallops and Octopi?
Scallops have a shell, and no arms. Octopi have no shell, and 8 arms.
