Discover how researchers identified an octopus' ancient sex chromosomes and why their genetic history is such a mystery.

Octopuses are fascinating in more ways than one. Beyond their impressive intelligence, they also have other unique features like three hearts, an amazing ability to camouflage, and a central brain ...

This underwater alliance between octopus and fish tends to pay off for both. Learn why the relationship works.

Steve Fallaize, a commercial fisherman for more than 30 years, said the molluscs had been multiplying in bailiwick waters – ...

Octopus farming would be banned in Oregon under a bill that animal welfare advocates claim is necessary to protect the ocean dwellers from inhumane treatment.

New research at the UO reveals that they have been using one that has existed for 480 million years. The octopus has just ...

The “Legend of the Octopus” in the NHL is a tradition in which Red Wings fans throw octopuses on the ice during home playoff games. The ritual started in 1952 when it took only eight wins — the same ...

Researchers have identified a sex chromosome in the California two-spot octopus. This chromosome has likely been around for 480 million years, since before octopuses split apart from the nautilus on ...

Scientists at the University of Oregon uncovered a sex chromosome in the California two-spot octopus, dating back 480 million ...

Overall, 18 species had populations that were either rising — including the giant sea bass, green sea turtle, and southern ...

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