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easy way to sex a Bimac octo?

Hi know-it-all,

It's very difficult with bimacs, even for people who've worked with them for years. I gave up with mine, and eventually learned I had a female when I saw her holding eggs.

Nancy
 
What about sexing octopus in general? I've got a few vulgaris and a GPO (and another wunderpuss).

What are the key features. Do I have to look at one leg (not sure which one) to find the sperm duct or something??

Anyhoo... thats made me feel all silly!

~Andy
 
There were a lot of postings about this some time ago over in Physiology and Biology, I think. I don't have time to find it this morning, but I'll have a look later. And the ease of identification varies from species to species.

Nancy
 

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