There are many amazing creatures of aquatic life with their own habitat, life cycle, physical traits, and behavioral traits in the sea as can be seen in exploring the extraordinary life of the giant Pacific Octopus and Horseshoe Crab. The similarities and differences of the two fascinating creatures will be examined in greater detail along with their habitats, life cycle, physical traits, and behavioral traits to better understand the giant Pacific Octopus and Horseshoe Crab. SECTION HEADER The giant Pacific Octopus is one of the most intriguing creatures in the sea because of its lifestyle in its environment and the many unique behavioral and physical traits it showcases in the wild. The giant Pacific Octopus lives all around the coastal waters of Pacific Ocean where it is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit and lives in both the shallow parts of the ocean and the deep parts which can be up to 4900 feet where most commonly the octopus will find crustaceans like crabs to eat known by researchers who’ve found,” It lives in chilly pacific waters 60 degrees Fahrenheit or colder - in both shallow water and depths to 4900 feet and more.”(Monterey Bay Aquarium) The Giant Pacific octopus has a feet to 13 …show more content…
The octopus lives for three to five years and is usually by itself until it gets close to the end of its life where it goes to find a mate and reproduce before dying. Research has been able to show how amazing and special the Giant Pacific Octopus is, along with all the other creatures in the sea like the horseshoe crab and its amazing features. Like the Giant Pacific Octopus, the Horseshoe crab is very unique compared to other sea creatures with its special physical and behavioral features in its unique habitat. The Horseshoe crab is an invertebrate with its population ranges around the North American coastlines, the East and Gulf