What is the blue-ringed octopus?
Q: What is the blue-ringed octopus?
A: The blue-ringed octopus is a small cephalopod mollusc, known to be the most venomous octopus.
Q: Where does the blue-ringed octopus live?
A: The blue-ringed octopus lives in warm, shallow reefs off the coast of Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Q: How long is the life span of the blue-ringed octopus?
A: The blue-ringed octopus has a life span of about two years.
Q: How many species of blue-ringed octopus have been described and named?
A: As of 2020, four different species of blue-ringed octopus have been described and named.
Q: Are there more species of blue-ringed octopus?
A: Yes, other species of blue-ringed octopus are likely to exist.
Q: Why is the blue-ringed octopus considered the most venomous octopus?
A: The blue-ringed octopus is considered the most venomous octopus due to the potency of its venom, which can lead to paralysis, respiratory failure, and death.
Q: Is the blue-ringed octopus safe to handle?
A: No, the blue-ringed octopus is not safe to handle as it can inject its venom through tiny beaks located in its tentacles, even if it appears calm or is dead.
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