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How Many Brains Does an Octopus Have?
A8
B6
C7
D9
Correct answer
D. 9
Explanation
Octopuses have 9 brains because, in addition to the central brain, each of 8 arms has a mini-brain that allows it to act independently. Octopuses have blue blood because they have adapted to cold, low oxygen water by using hemocyanin, a copper rich protein.