Let's show how creative you are:- Drawing - Octopus

in Steem4Nigeria24 days ago (edited)

The blood of an octopus is blue in colour.😱😱
It is so, due to the presence of a copper-based protein called "hemocyanin".

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This protein helps to transport oxygen throughout the octopus's body, similar to the role of hemoglobin in human blood. The presence of hemocyanin gives the blood a blue tint, but the hemoglobin gives the red color seen in animals.

Drawing progress

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IMG_20241023_173156~2.jpgFinal result
IMG_20241023_173337_HDR.jpgMe with my drawing

I've sourced for an image of a real life Octopus.
So, you can take a look .

Live Octopus
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What kind of Animal is it?

An octopus is a cephalopod, meaning it is a type of marine animal characterized by a large head and tentacles.

What are the tentacles used for?

The tentacles of an octopus are used for a variety of purposes, including capturing prey, manipulating objects, and moving around its environment. The tentacles are lined with suckers that help the octopus to grasp and hold onto things, as well as detect chemicals and taste its surroundings. Additionally, the octopus can use its tentacles to camouflage itself by changing color and texture to blend in its environment.

Other fact about it

  1. Octopuses have three hearts. Two of the hearts pump blood through the gills, while the third pumps blood through the rest of the body.

  2. Octopuses are known for their incredible intelligence and problem-solving abilities. They have been observed using tools, opening jars, and escaping from enclosures.

  3. Octopuses are masters of camouflage and can quickly change their color and texture to blend in with their surroundings or scare off predators.

  4. Some species of octopus are venomous, using their venom to subdue prey or defend themselves against predators.

  5. Octopuses have highly developed senses, including keen eyesight and an excellent sense of touch. They can taste and smell through their suckers.

  6. Octopuses are known for their ability to regenerate limbs. If an octopus loses a tentacle in a fight or accident, it can regenerate a new one.

  7. The largest species of octopus is the Giant Pacific Octopus, which can weigh up to 50 kilograms and have a tentacle span of over 6 meters.

  8. Octopuses are solitary animals and typically only come together to mate. After mating, the female octopus lays eggs and guards them until they hatch, at which point she dies soon after.

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I don't know anything about octopus but after visiting your post I come to know about it. Your writing skills are good. Obviously I also appreciate your drawing of octopus. You did a great job. Keep it up. Best wishes.

 23 days ago 

Thank for always stoping by dear.
I really appreciate...

 23 days ago 

Nice to see your post and the pictures in your post are awesome. You mentioned every step nicely and you completed an octopus drawing beautifully from start to finish. Very nice. Also in the post you mentioned a lot of important things about October which are very educational and from which we learn. Let's know about Octopus and the way of life of Octopus