This is the Giant Pacific octopus we've seen in Dallas Aquarium which is also the largest of its kind. These gentle giants are harmless and shy. They have an average arm span of 15 feet and weigh between 10-60 pounds. Unusually large specimens have reached 100 - 600 pounds, with an arm span of 28 feet. They are able to change color instantly for protection and communication of emotions. The eight-armed creature has 240 suckers per limb. Its suckers are used for moving and grabbing food, mostly clams and crabs. If threatened, this invertebrate can produce an ink screen to confuse predators.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Giant Pacific Cctopus
This is the Giant Pacific octopus we've seen in Dallas Aquarium which is also the largest of its kind. These gentle giants are harmless and shy. They have an average arm span of 15 feet and weigh between 10-60 pounds. Unusually large specimens have reached 100 - 600 pounds, with an arm span of 28 feet. They are able to change color instantly for protection and communication of emotions. The eight-armed creature has 240 suckers per limb. Its suckers are used for moving and grabbing food, mostly clams and crabs. If threatened, this invertebrate can produce an ink screen to confuse predators.
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