Oldest octopus fossil reclassified as nautilus relative
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5 questionsWhat is the exact age of the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil?
How did the researchers calculate the total length of Nanaimoteuthis haggarti?
What is the relationship between the two studies? Are they separate or related?
What specific evidence links the jaw wear to advanced intelligence in octopuses?
Are there any other fossils that might be reclassified using synchrotron imaging?
Publication journal for the study on ancient giant octopusesfactual
The study was published in the journal Science.
According to Daily Mail - HomeThe study was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
According to Metro - MainContext: The two sources report different journals for the same study, which could confuse readers about the correct citation.
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