Dorado Octopus Discovery Insights

Dorado Octopus Discovery Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video introduces a newly discovered species, the Dorado octopus, which is so new it hasn't been officially named yet. Over 100 individuals were found, mostly females caring for their eggs. This discovery is significant as it represents one of only four known deep sea octopus nurseries on Earth.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the Dorado octopus in scientific classification?

It has a well-established scientific name.

It is still awaiting an official scientific name.

It is classified under a different species.

It is not recognized by scientists.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Dorado octopuses were discovered?

Less than 50

Exactly 50

Over 100

Around 75

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable characteristic of the majority of the discovered Dorado octopuses?

They are all males.

They are all juveniles.

Most are females caring for eggs.

They are all in pairs.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many deep-sea octopus nurseries are known to exist on Earth, including the newly discovered one?

Four

Five

Three

Two

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the discovery of the Dorado octopus nursery significant?

It is the largest octopus nursery ever discovered.

It is one of only four known deep-sea octopus nurseries.

It is the first octopus nursery found.

It is located in a previously unexplored ocean.