given how the octopus uses camoflauge, operating on their environment by using other fish as a distraction to their prey is logical. punching the still predator

given how the octopus uses camoflauge, operating on their environment by using other fish as a distraction to their prey is logical. punching the still predator fish to keep them moving removes competition and keeps them moving as a part of the noise distraction. longevity research for cephalopods seems like it could be really fruitful.