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
The fossil, known as Pohlsepia mazonensis, is not an octopus.
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
Dolphins might jump through hoops, but I’m an octopus.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
Vocabulary lists containing octopus
Marine Biology - Introductory
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