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ancient-octopuses
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Fossilized Jaws Show Massive Octopuses Hunted in Dinosaur-Era Seas 100 Million Years Ago
New analyses of ancient octopus fossils reveal creatures up to 62 feet long that rivaled other marine predators during the dinosaur age. Researchers examined jaws from Japan and Vancouver Island, estimating sizes and diets based on wear patterns. The findings, published in Scienc…
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James St. John / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world12 days agoDeveloping
Fossilized Jaws Show Massive Ancient Octopuses Reached Over 60 Feet in Length
New analyses of ancient octopus fossils reveal creatures up to 62 feet long that hunted during the Cretaceous Period. Researchers compared jaws from Japan and Canada to modern octopuses, estimating sizes and noting wear from crushing hard prey. The findings, published in Science,…