Tag Archive for 'Octopus americanus'

Examples of 12 arm actions from wild octopuses; octopuses often used multiple arm actions on a single arm or multiple arms simultaneously. Image credit: Bennice et al., doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-10674-y.

Octopuses Tend to Use Particular Arm, or Arms, for Specific Tasks

Sep 12, 2025 by News Staff

New research provides a comprehensive look into how wild octopuses use their arms in natural habitats. By analyzing arm movements across diverse environments,...