Signs and symptoms of the chronic phase of Chagas disease may occur 10 to 20 years after initial infection, or they may never occur. In severe cases, however, Chagas disease signs and symptoms may include: 1  Irregular heartbeat.2  Congestive heart failure. 3  Sudden cardiac arrest.4  Difficulty swallowing due to enlarged esophagus.igns and symptoms of the chronic phase of Chagas disease may occur 10 to 20 years after initial infection, or they may never occur. In severe cases, however, Chagas disease signs and symptoms may include: 1  Irregular heartbeat.
Behind the octopus's head, directly opposite the arms, is its mantle. The mantle is a highly muscled structure that houses all of the animal's organs. Its gills, hearts, digestive system and reproductive glands are all crammed into this one space.
Octopuses are a family of cephalopods (a subgroup of marine invertebrates) known for their intelligence, their uncanny ability to blend into their surroundings, their unique style of locomotion (jet propulsion), and their ability to squirt ink. On the following slides, you'll discover 10 fascinating octopus facts.