Question

Like humans, most species in the animal kingdom have a single heart. But there is an exception. How many hearts does an octopus have?
7
2
3
5

Answer 1

Octopus would have 3 hearts

Answer 2

$\large{\textsf{Answer :-}}$

Like humans, most species in the animal kingdom have a single heart. But there is an exception. An Octopus has 3 hearts.

$\large{\textsf{Additional Information :-}}$

>> The term octopus was derived from Ancient Greek ὀκτώπους, its two parts form of ὀκτώ (eight) and πούς (foot).

>> There are 3 hearts present. One heart is that who circulates blood around the body

>> The remaining two are branchial hearts, they pump blodd through each of the two gills.

>> As its name suggests, it is a eight-limbed, soft bodied marine specie.

>> Octopuses can be found in oceans, coral reefs and sea beds.

>> Many of its species are short lived but they grow quickly and mature early.

>> Octopuses can also be seen in mythology as sea monsters.