science100 millionA study of fossilised beaks shows that giant octopuses existed 100 million years ago

Fossils reveal giant octopuses crushed prey bones millions of years ago

A study of fossilised beaks shows that giant octopuses existed 100 million years ago.

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Analysis of beak wear patterns indicates they crushed the bones of their prey.

This discovery sheds light on the behaviour and power of prehistoric cephalopods.

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