Octopus and Squid: Key Differences, Facts and Identification

Explainer Updated : Jun 18, 2025
Here's a quick guide to what sets octopus and squid apart
Here's a quick guide to what sets octopus and squid apart


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Rachana Rao

Rachana Rao

is a marine biologist with Nature Conservation Foundation, working on seagrass species organization and community assembly in the meadows of the Andaman archipelago.
Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Published: Sep 19, 2023

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