It serves to distract a predator while the octopus makes its escape.

它的作用是在章鱼逃跑时分散捕食者的注意力。

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First there was Paul the octopus, now there's Bo Si, the "psychic" panda.

先是有个章鱼保罗，现在又冒出个熊猫预言帝博斯。

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Just like Proteus, the octopus can go through all kinds of incredible transformations.

就像普罗透斯一样，章鱼也会经历各种不可思议的转变。

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The bar's owner said the octopus has always been right so far - and he hopes he's right again.

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Spaniards watched the Octopus make his final prediction of this World Cup live on television.

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As always in the World Cup, there can only be one winner and only time will tell whether this time round it's the octopus or the parakeet.

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The octopus is also a stand out, with quality olive oil on the side.

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Other captain's chair sits high atop the Octopus, 413-foot yacht armed with 2 helicopters and a 60-foot submarine.

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The octopus is certainly a delicacy to some while others steer clear of the tentacled monsters of the sea.

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