octopus
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The fossil, named Pohlsepia mazonensis, had featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the earliest known octopus.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
As the animal decayed hundreds of millions of years ago, its body changed in ways that later made it resemble an octopus when preserved in rock.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 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
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
“Have you ever heard a blindfolded octopus unwrap a cellophane-covered bathtub?” he inquired again as the air was filled with a loud, crinkling, snapping sound.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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Marine Biology - Introductory
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