By Archisha Yadav | November 22, 2024
Octopuses have three hearts. Two pump blood to the gills, while the third circulates it to the rest of the body, helping this sea creature thrive in the deep.
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Some spider species have more than one heart-like pumping structure, assisting in circulating blood and hydraulic fluid for movement.
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Like octopuses, squids also have three hearts. Two supply oxygen to the gills, while the main heart distributes it throughout the body.
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Hagfish have four hearts. One pumps blood through the main body, and the others serve as auxiliary pumps to help circulate blood.
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Cuttlefish are equipped with three hearts, with two sending blood to the gills and the other ensuring oxygen reaches the rest of the body.
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Starfish have a water vascular system with tube feet powered by multiple pulsating structures, acting like hearts to pump fluids.
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The horseshoe crab has a long tubular heart with multiple segments that efficiently pump blood to its body.
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Earthworms have five pseudo-hearts. These muscular structures pump blood throughout their segmented bodies, enabling their movement and survival.
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Cockroaches have a multi-chambered heart with 13 chambers that help pump blood efficiently to their entire body.
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This primitive marine animal has multiple pulsating vessels that function as hearts, aiding in circulating blood throughout its simple body.
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