Deep sea

An alien-like new cephalopod was found deep in the ocean — look

by Robin Bea
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Cephalopods, like octopuses and squid, are a fascinating, diverse class of animals.

They also can be difficult to study because they often live in the deep ocean.

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The methods scientists use to study them also often involve dissecting specimens, making it even harder to examine and identify rare species.

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