Questions tagged [octopus]

Lorenzo Tue Nov 26 2024 | 7 answers 1783

I'm trying to understand a gambling term. Specifically, I want to know what 'octopus' means in the context of gambling. Is it a strategy, a type of bet, or something else entirely?

EchoSolitude Sat Nov 09 2024 | 6 answers 1008

I'm curious about the current price of octopus, specifically in US dollars. I would like to know how much it costs in the market right now.

CharmedVoyager Thu Sep 12 2024 | 5 answers 1231

I'm curious to know, what sets apart a kraken from an octopus? Are there any notable differences in their physical appearance, behavior, or even their mythological origins? I've heard tales of the kraken being a sea monster, but I'm not entirely sure how it differs from the common octopus. Could you please elaborate on the distinct characteristics that define these two creatures?

CryptoVisionary Wed Sep 11 2024 | 0 answers 0

Ah, a question that has puzzled many a marine biologist and mythology enthusiast alike! Let me pose it to you in a way that might help clarify: Are we referring to the legendary sea creature known as a kraken, or is there some confusion with the names of actual cephalopod species? Firstly, let's tackle the kraken. This mythical beast is often depicted as a massive sea monster with tentacles so vast and powerful, they could drag down ships and ensnare unsuspecting sailors. It's rooted in Norse mythology and has been the subject of countless tales and legends throughout history. Now, does this description align more with a squid or an octopus? As for the creatures of the real world, both squids and octopuses belong to the cephalopod family. Squids typically have longer, more slender bodies with eight arms and two longer tentacles equipped with suckers and hooks for capturing prey. Octopuses, on the other hand, possess eight arms of roughly equal length, also adorned with suckers for grasping and manipulating objects. So, to answer your question: the kraken, as a mythological entity, doesn't neatly fit into either the squid or octopus category. It's a fantastical creature born from the imaginations of storytellers. However, if we're to compare its description to real-life cephalopods, aspects of both squids and octopuses could be found in its mythic form. Does that help clear things up?

CryptoVisionary Wed Sep 11 2024 | 0 answers 0

Ah, a question that has puzzled many a marine biologist and mythology enthusiast alike! Let me pose it to you in a way that might help clarify: Are we referring to the legendary sea creature known as a kraken, or is there some confusion with the names of actual cephalopod species? Firstly, let's tackle the kraken. This mythical beast is often depicted as a massive sea monster with tentacles so vast and powerful, they could drag down ships and ensnare unsuspecting sailors. It's rooted in Norse mythology and has been the subject of countless tales and legends throughout history. Now, does this description align more with a squid or an octopus? As for the creatures of the real world, both squids and octopuses belong to the cephalopod family. Squids typically have longer, more slender bodies with eight arms and two longer tentacles equipped with suckers and hooks for capturing prey. Octopuses, on the other hand, possess eight arms of roughly equal length, also adorned with suckers for grasping and manipulating objects. So, to answer your question: the kraken, as a mythological entity, doesn't neatly fit into either the squid or octopus category. It's a fantastical creature born from the imaginations of storytellers. However, if we're to compare its description to real-life cephalopods, aspects of both squids and octopuses could be found in its mythic form. Does that help clear things up?