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Octopus feeding habits

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In order to feed, an octopus will use the webbing between its eight arms to cover an area of the reef in a tent-like manner. The octopus will then use its arms to reach underneath the tent and capture the prey trapped inside its mantle. This feeding method is known as tent-feeding.