1. any marine mollusk of the order Octopoda, having eight arms
Usage: zoological

1. having eight feet or arms
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The octopod used its eight arms to capture prey.
• Scientists studied the octopod’s camouflage abilities.
• The octopod creature moved gracefully through the water.
• Marine biologists classify octopuses as octopod mollusks.
• The octopod anatomy includes a soft body and eight limbs.
• Researchers observed octopod behavior in the deep sea.