The ocean's largest invertebrates may have been ancient octopuses
In short: Recent research into Cretaceous marine life reveals that prehistoric octopuses reached sizes previously thought impossible for their species.
During the Cretaceous Period, the ocean was home to some of the planet's most massive creatures. New findings suggest that this era boasted the largest octopuses in history, potentially representing the biggest invertebrates to ever live.
This discovery shifts our understanding of cephalopod evolution and the sheer scale of ancient marine biodiversity.
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