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octopus

[ok-tuh-puhs] / ˈɒk tə pəs /


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This discovery significantly changes the timeline for octopus evolution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Senescence is part of the natural life cycle of a female octopus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"It's been business as usual for us, we stay calm," said the smiling waitress, an octopus tattoo curling up her forearm.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

My favorite dish of the night followed: tawa-charred octopus served with cauliflower purée, fennel and crunchy rice for texture, all brightened with yuzu-lime chaat aioli and an orange glaze.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

It’s never really octopus, but that’s the only thing we know for sure.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli




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