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octopus

[ok-tuh-puhs] / ˈɒk tə pəs /


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For the tiny blue octopus, the scans provided clear views of internal organs and mouth structures, allowing scientists to officially classify it as a new species and better understand its relationship to other octopuses.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

She was immediately interested because the closest known octopus of that shape lives off the coast of Uruguay -- in a different ocean on the other side of South America.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

This is the first time she has officially led the description of a new octopus species.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Normally to describe a new octopus species, a specimen needs to be cut open so that its mouth, beak, teeth and other parts can be examined.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

I wish I had long arms like an octopus.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar




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