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, specifically addressing its biological classification.
Answer
Invertebrate
The final answer is that an octopus is an invertebrate.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that an octopus is an invertebrate.
More Information
Octopuses belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. They are known for their intelligence, complex nervous system, and ability to change color for camouflage.
Sources
- Are Octopuses Vertebrates or Invertebrates? - OctoNation - octonation.com
- Octopus - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Common Octopus | National Geographic - nationalgeographic.com
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