Is an octopus an invertebrate or a vertebrate?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether an octopus is classified as an invertebrate or a vertebrate. To answer, we will need to look at the characteristics of octopuses and the definitions of these two classifications.
Answer
Invertebrate
The octopus is an invertebrate.
Answer for screen readers
The octopus is an invertebrate.
More Information
Octopuses belong to the cephalopod group, which also includes squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. They are noted for their intelligence and behavioral complexity despite the lack of a backbone.
Sources
- Are Octopuses Vertebrates or Invertebrates? - OctoNation - octonation.com
- Octopus | National Wildlife Federation - nwf.org
- Common Octopus | National Geographic - nationalgeographic.com
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