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The world’s “oldest octopus” was never an octopus

A fossil once thought to be the world's "oldest octopus" has been reassessed using advanced imaging, revealing it to be related to nautiluses instead. This discovery highlights the importance of accurate fossil identification for understanding marine biodiversity and evolution.

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