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Chemistry

Octopus: Three Hearts and Oxygen Transport

Quick fact

Octopus blood is blue because it uses copper‑based hemocyanin instead of iron‑based hemoglobin to carry oxygen.

Why this is interesting

You know that an octopus has three hearts, but have you ever wondered why? The answer lies in how these intelligent creatures transport oxygen through their bodies.