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By that logic shouldn't it be octopodes? That way we're consistently greek.
by aqme28 6y ago
By that logic shouldn't it be octopodes? That way we're consistently greek.
- Cro_on 6y agoyes, they are almost the same the greek d was actually a hard th sound iirc, Δελτα being pronounced 'thelta' as opposed to 'delta'. hopefully that clarifies (and is actually accurate) how octopuses and octopodes are connected
- alteria 6y agoYes. I volunteered at an aquarium for several years, and we spent a surprising amount of time learning octopus etymology. It was a top 10 question for adults to ask.