Octopus

usgb/ˈɑːktəpʊs/
noun

A sea creature with a soft, oval body and eight long tentacles.

The octopus squirted ink at its predator and quickly swam away.
Visual representation of "octopus" - A sea creature with a soft, oval body and eight long tentacles.

Often appears as...

  • giant pacific octopus
  • octopus' garden
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Visual representation of "octopus"
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Marine Life

Remember 'octopus' refers to a sea creature, distinguishable among marine life.

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The aquarium's octopus exhibit shows different species.
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Eight Tentacles

An octopus has eight tentacles, which are key features to describe it.

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Each octopus tentacle has suction cups for grasping.
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Ink Escape

Mention an octopus squirting ink as a defense mechanism.

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The scared octopus inked the water to hide from the diver.
Visual representation of the word "Octopus"

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