Octopuses can learn to use a mirror to find food hidden from direct view, a skill that until now had been documented only in ...

A fascinating aspect in evolutionary biology is that of convergent evolution — whereby similar structures and functions ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for navigation. Three California two-spot octopuses learned to locate ...

Veined octopuses demonstrate remarkable intelligence by collecting coconut shells. These marine creatures transport shells for future use as portable shelters. This behavior showcases planning and ...

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The octopus just revealed another one of its secrets: what determines its sex. University of Oregon researchers have identified a sex chromosome in the California two-spot octopus. This chromosome has ...

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The underwater cameras got it all: The octopuses emerged from a cluttered bed of empty shells, arms unfurling like ribbons. Then, suddenly, a cloud of debris came spewing out from underneath their ...

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A female octopus throws debris that hits a male attempting to mate with her. The material thrown is silt, vigor is high, and thrower’s coloration pattern is dark uniform. Credit: Godfrey-Smith et al., ...