Some facts about Octopi include
Origin of the word Octopus
- The word Octopus comes from the greek word októpus meaning "eight foot"
Body Facts about Octopi
- Octopi have not 1 but 3 hearts, one pumps blood through its organs, and the other two pump blood through its gills
- Octopus blood is blue because it has a copper based protein called hemocyanin
Size of Octopus
- The everday/common Octopus is 12 to 36 inches long and weighs 6.6 to 22 lbs
Habitat
- Octopi live in oceans all around the world. Most are pelagic, meaning they live near the water's surface in shells, reefs, and some small crevices
- Some species live on the floor of the ocean, making their homes out of caves.
Source:
livescience.com