The Spotted Eagle Ray is circumtropical and is seen over reefs, sand flats, and swimming in open ocean. These rays use their comical snout to probe the sand to locate clams, oysters, snails and shrimp. These rays are notorious for being picky eaters in captivity and ours takes only clams fed by hand for food.
Octopuses are mollusks, related to oysters, clams and snails.
Their ability to swim rapidly has eliminated the need for protective shells. They can change shape and texture in a matter of seconds. The plural of Octopus may be either octopi or octopuses. Both are equally acceptable. The King's lay a single egg, which is incubated on their feet.