octopus
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The fossils extend the earliest known record of finned octopuses by about 15 million years and push back the broader octopus timeline by around 5 million years.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
On social media, it’s a point of pride for parents to showcase their children eating “adult” foods like oysters and octopus.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
A 300‑million‑year‑old fossil, previously thought to be the remains of the world's oldest octopus, has been identified as a different animal.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Ghost, the Long Beach Aquarium’s beloved giant Pacific octopus, has died, the aquarium announced in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“Anyway, these magic shells allowed the fisherman to always return with a canoe full of he‘e, enough octopus for feed his whole village.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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Marine Biology - Introductory
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