Facts and Features of Octopus

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: octópodo
Family: Octopodidae
Scientific Name: Octopus Vulgaris
Type: Mollusca
Diet: Omnivorous
Size: 0.3-4m (1-13ft)
Weight: 5-75kg (11,165 pounds)
Maximum speed: 44 kmh (27 mph)
Duration of the Life: 2-15 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Preservation Status: Least Concern
Color: Tan, Brown,Red,Orange,Blue,Purple
Skin Type:Smooth
Favorite Eating: Crabs
Habitat:In Tropical and temperate waters 
Average Litter Size: 80
Prey: Crabs, Fish,Scallops
Attackers: Eels, sharks, dolphins
Special Features:Eight tentacles with suckers and ink bag

The octopus group covers around one third of world cephalopod population,with around 300 species found in the waters.The octopus can be found in all oceans of the world,with the octopus that vary in size from a few centimeters to several feets depending on the species.It often consists of a very sharp beak and also it has eight arms forever ( unless have been lost ).Most octopus species often have arms pumping with circular pads on.

Octopus life depends on it's species,with many species of octopus having an average age of round 6 months .Some species of octopus ,however,the larger octopus species can live for several years.The octopus is well known for being a master of disguise and is able to integrate into virtually any background with its elaborate camouflage.The octopus not only uses to advantage both to hide from potential prey and attackers,but also is believed to play a role in male octopuses mating display in order to attract a female octopus .

Also believed that octopus has three hearts, out of which two are used for pumping blood through gills and another for pumping pale blue blood throughout  the body.In general, most species of octopus have no internal or external skeleton which means that is able to compress itself into tight places.The octopus is known to be the most intelligent of all invertebrates and octopus uses this to  advantage by using mainly disguising.