Octopus Arms: The Most Flexible in the Animal Kingdom
Octopuses are known as the "ultimate multitaskers" due to their unique abilities and flexible arms.
With three hearts, blue blood, and eight arms that seem to have a mind of their own, octopuses are among the ocean's most fascinating creatures, using their signature limbs and complex nervous system to explore, communicate, capture prey, and mate in various marine habitats.
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that all eight arms of an octopus can perform multiple actions, but they have specific primary functions: the front arms are mainly used for movement and exploration, while the back arms support movement.
Octopuses are among the ocean's most fascinating creatures.
Author's summary: Octopuses have flexible arms for multitasking.