Octopus Life

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Octopuses have short lifespans

Some species complete their lifecycles in only six months

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Octopus lifespan is limited by reproduction.

For most octopuses, the last stage of their life is called senescence.

Senescence breakdown of cellular function without repair or replacement

FOR males, this typically begins after mating

For females, it begins when they lay a clutch of eggs

During senescence, an octopus does not feed and quickly weakens

Lesions begin to form and the octopus literally degenerates

Unable to defend themselves, octopuses often fall prey to predators.