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What has three hearts?
An octopus has three hearts. Two of the hearts pump blood through the gills, while the third heart pumps oxygenated blood throughout the rest of the body.
Where are the three hearts in an octopus?
An octopus has one systemic heart responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, and two branchial hearts that pump blood through the gills. This unique cardiovascular system helps the octopus maintain efficient oxygenation in its body, aiding in its complex marine lifestyle.
The octopus has a funnel-shaped opening beneath its head through which it secretes a black fluid when threatened What is this funnel called?
That funnel-shaped opening beneath an octopus's head is called a siphon. The black fluid that it secretes when threatened is actually ink, which the octopus uses as a defense mechanism to create a cloud and confuse predators.
What is the smallest octopus in the world called?
In 2006 scientist found an octopus that 13 feet and another that was held in captivity got to be up to 600 lbs (270kg)
Three chambered hearts generally consist of which numbers of artia and ventricles?
Three-chambered hearts have two atria and one ventricle. The two atria receive blood from the body and lungs, while the single ventricle pumps blood out to the body and lungs. This type of heart is found in some reptiles and amphibians.
