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Octopi transfer sperm by a modified arm tip. Other interesting and weird facts about octopus sex in included in an intriguing video. Brain Scoop presents the seventh part of a series on an adventure at the Field Museum as part of its Insects and Other Invertebrates playlist.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the unique anatomy of octopi
- Watch a video on deep sea hunting for octopi
Classroom Considerations
- Preview the video as it has many mature statements and jokes
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning in eight languages for the hearing impaired
- Highlights a female scientists who enjoys her work—a great role model for female STEM students
Cons
- None