octopus
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Among all the collected animals, the little octopus immediately stood out.
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
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
"Right away, I knew it was something really special," said octopus expert Janet Voight, who was asked to identify the strange species.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
A rampaging atrocity that looked like a cross between a bear and an octopus battered fairies with its thrashing tentacles.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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Marine Biology - Introductory
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