Is an octopus a vertebrate or an invertebrate?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether an octopus is classified as a vertebrate or an invertebrate. This requires understanding the biological classification of animals.
Answer
invertebrate
The final answer is invertebrate.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is invertebrate.
More Information
Octopuses belong to the cephalopod group, which also includes squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Despite their intelligence and complex nervous systems, they lack a vertebral column and hence are classified as invertebrates.
Sources
- Can an Octopus Get to Know You? | Library of Congress - loc.gov
- Are Octopuses Vertebrates or Invertebrates? - OctoNation - octonation.com
- Octopus | National Wildlife Federation - nwf.org
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