Is an octopus a vertebrate or invertebrate?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether an octopus has a backbone (vertebrate) or not (invertebrate). The high level approach to solve this is to identify the biological classification of octopuses.
Answer
An octopus is an invertebrate.
The octopus is an invertebrate, meaning it does not have a backbone.
Answer for screen readers
The octopus is an invertebrate, meaning it does not have a backbone.
More Information
Octopuses belong to the cephalopod group, known for their intelligence and complex behaviors.
Sources
- Are Octopuses Vertebrates or Invertebrates? - OctoNation - octonation.com
- Octopus - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Can an Octopus Get to Know You? - Library of Congress - loc.gov
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