Is an octopus a vertebrate or invertebrate?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the classification of an octopus as either a vertebrate or an invertebrate. It is identifying whether octopuses have a backbone, which distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates.
Answer
Invertebrate
An octopus is an invertebrate.
Answer for screen readers
An octopus is an invertebrate.
More Information
Octopuses belong to the cephalopod class along with squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. They are known for their intelligence and complex behaviors.
Sources
- Are Octopuses Vertebrates or Invertebrates? - OctoNation - octonation.com
- Octopus - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Common Octopus | National Geographic - nationalgeographic.com
Thank you for voting!
