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octopus

[ok-tuh-puhs] / ˈɒk tə pəs /


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

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

Normally, identifying a new octopus species requires scientists to dissect the specimen and closely study features such as the mouth, beak, and teeth.

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

Another good thing about Sinaloa, she can cook things apart from octopus.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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