🔬 Science Apr 2, 2026 · Jacek Krywko

Male octopuses guided through mating by female hormones

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Male octopuses guided through mating by female hormones
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Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth. The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three distinct hearts. They rely on a decentralized nervous system, where two-thirds of their neurons reside in their arms, allowing each limb to independently taste, touch, and make decisions for itself.
Now, a team of scientists led by Pablo S. Villar, a molecular biologist at

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