Difference between Octopus and Jellyfish

What is the difference between Octopus and Jellyfish?

Octopus as a noun is any of several marine molluscs/mollusks, of the family octopodidae, having no internal or external protective shell or bone (unlike the nautilus, squid or cuttlefish) and eight arms each covered with suckers. while Jellyfish as a noun is almost transparent aquatic being; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

Octopus

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any of several marine molluscs/mollusks, of the family Octopodidae, having no internal or external protective shell or bone (unlike the nautilus, squid or cuttlefish) and eight arms each covered with suckers. The flesh of these marine molluscs eaten as food. An organization that has many powerful branches controlled from the centre.

Jellyfish

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Almost transparent aquatic being; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

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