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octopus

[ok-tuh-puhs] / ˈɒk tə pəs /


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Now, scientists have added another remarkable creature to that list: a tiny blue octopus newly identified in the deep waters surrounding the islands.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

While the octopus is light blue on its back, underneath it is a "very deep purple", Voight said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Among all the collected animals, the little octopus immediately stood out.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Instead, the team at the Field Museum used CT scans to take thousands of X-ray images, then compiled them to make a 3D model of the octopus, revealing its insides.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Even when the oxygen level in water drops, an octopus can still manage to maintain a constant intake of oxygen.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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