The Octopuses Are Making Fish Armies

How do cephalopods, including octopuses, compare to most other invertebrates in terms of brain-to-body ratio?

• They have a much lower brain-to-body ratio.

• They have a similar brain-to-body ratio.

• They have a much higher brain-to-body ratio.

• Their brain-to-body ratio is not comparable.

What is the primary role of the fish when hunting with an octopus?

• They act as bait to attract larger prey.

• They signal the octopus about prey hidden under rocks.

• They directly attack and capture the prey.

• They distract predators while the octopus hunts.

What does an octopus do if a fish partner is not actively participating in the hunt?

• It ignores the fish and continues hunting alone.

• It signals the fish to move to a different location.

• It "punches" the fish with a tentacle.

• It shares its catch to encourage the fish.

What is unique about the octopus's leadership style when hunting with fish?

• The octopus always follows the fish's lead without question.

• The octopus leads from the front, making all decisions.

• The octopus leads from the middle, making decisions based on fish suggestions.

• The octopus and fish take turns leading equally.