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Octopuses have two hearts that pump blood to the gills and a third that sends it to the rest of the body.

Why it is true

This unique circulatory structure allows the octopus to maintain an efficient oxygen supply, even when one of the branchial hearts rests during swimming.

Source: Marine Biology

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