Octopus Behaviour

A cute Octopus

Octopus Behaviour

Octopuses are considered to be mostly solitary though a few are known to occur in high densities and interact regularly, usually in the context of dominance and reproductive competition. This is likely the result of abundant food supplies combined with less den sites. The Larger Pacific striped octopus has been described as particularly social, living in groups of up to 40 individuals. Octopuses hide in dens, which are typically crevices in rocky or other hard structures, including man-made ones. Small species will even use abandoned shells and bottles. They can navigate back to a den without having to retrace their outward route. They are not migratory.


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