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Why does a octopus have eight legs and begins with oct when a spider has eight legs but does not begin with oct?
There is no rule that says the name of a creature must be based on how many legs it has.
Spiders have been around a long time- I doubt that the first person who saw one counted its legs- would you?
A better question might be , "Why was the octopus so named? " -- I would guess, that being a sea creature, far removed from most people, it did not have a name when it was first seen by man, so somebody made up a name for it and chose to focus on its eight legs to choose its name.
What else can I help you with?
What eight legged insect looks like a spider but isn't?
By definition, it cannot be an insect if it has eight legs. There are many eight-legged arthropods that resemble insects and spiders. The Harvestman has eight legs but is not a spider. It is part of the mite family. Ticks can be mistaken for insects or spiders, they have eight legs but are in a family of their own.
Which sea animal has eight arms?
An octopus has eight arms. These appendages are lined with suckers that help the octopus capture and manipulate prey.
What has eight eyes and eight legs climbs and also spins?
An arachnid. eg: spider/scorpion.
Animals with more than eight legs?
Some examples of animals with more than eight legs include spiders, scorpions, and centipedes. These animals are known as arachnids or myriapods, and their numerous legs help them move efficiently and navigate their environments.
What is the creature that has eight legs which is a 6 letter word?
umm maybe spider??
What eight legged insect looks like a spider but isn't?
By definition, it cannot be an insect if it has eight legs. There are many eight-legged arthropods that resemble insects and spiders. The Harvestman has eight legs but is not a spider. It is part of the mite family. Ticks can be mistaken for insects or spiders, they have eight legs but are in a family of their own.
How are an octopus and an octagon similar?
Octo = eight Octopus = eight arms Octagon = eight corners.
What do we call a sea creature with eight limbs?
an octopus, noob
What shape has eight straight sides?
An octagon.
What mollusk has eight arms covered with suckers?
The octopus as eight arms covered with suckers. That's why they call it an "octopus"
Is it true that octopus have eight brains?
An octopus has eight arms but only one brain.
How many limbs has an octopus?
eight tentacles
What has three hearts eight arms and a skirt?
A female octopus on a date.
What are the octopus's features?
Octopus has THREE HEARTS.Octopus has EIGHT LEGS.It iS a MARINE ANIMAL.
How many hand octopus have?
An octopus doesn't exactly have hands it has tentacles and there are eight of them.
Which sea animal has eight arms?
An octopus has eight arms. These appendages are lined with suckers that help the octopus capture and manipulate prey.
What is the meaning of octo?
It is Greek for eight, as in the eight tentacles of an octopus.
