Many octopus species live in shallow waters in coral reefs. They feed on worms, crabs, small fish, shrimp and shellfish. Identify the direct source of the energy that octopuses need to power their body functions. sunlightplantsother animalschemicals from minerals in the environmentI'm not sure
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Many octopus species live in shallow waters in coral reefs. They feed on worms, crabs, small fish, shrimp and shellfish. Identify the direct source of the energy that octopuses need to power their body functions. sunlightplantsother animalschemicals from minerals in the environmentI'm not sure
Solution
The direct source of energy that octopuses need to power their body functions comes from other animals. They consume worms, crabs, small fish, shrimp, and shellfish, and the energy these creatures have stored in their bodies from their own food sources is transferred to the octopus.
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