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The giant Pacific Octopus is often described as the biggest octopus species. A specimen was weighed at a 71 kgs. It is found in Pacific areas adjacent to coast of California, British Columbia, Oregon and even Korea. It has a life span of 3-5 years and a female can lay 120000-400000 eggs in her life time. she stops eating during the time she is caring for the eggs and soon after the eggs are hatched she dies.

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What is the body plan of a giant pacific octopus?

The body plan of a giant Pacific octopus typically includes eight long arms with suction cups, a bulbous head containing large eyes and a beak-like mouth, and a soft, flexible body. They also have a highly developed brain, complex nervous system, and the ability to regrow lost limbs.


How big do octapuss get?

Octopuses can vary in size depending on the species. The largest species, the giant Pacific octopus, can grow up to 16 feet in length and weigh up to 110 pounds. Other species, like the small blue-ringed octopus, are much smaller, reaching only a few inches in size.


Are octupus endangered?

The whole species of octopus is not entirely endangered, but there are some subspecies that are endangered, threatened, or close to being endangered: The Giant Octopus, a giant but gentle octopus, is listed as "Endangered" on the ICUN Redlist. The Pacific Northwestern Tree Octopus is not currently listed as endangered, but some people think that they should be because of their small numbers. There are probably many other endangered subspecies, but they are probably not as well known.


Can a octopus weight 40 ton?

The Giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini, is often regarded as the largest species, adults normally weigh around 15kg; although individuals have been recorded up to 272kg.One tonne is 1000kg, so it's a long way short of 40 tonnes.


What is the average life expectancy of an octopus?

well it depends what species of octopus you're talking about. if its in captivity they live only 1 year but in the wild giant pacific octopuses live 5 to 6 years. but other species live only 6 to 8 months. so if its in captivity its about 1 year.