Octopuses' Arms Explore Microbial Life
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Scientists discovered that octopuses use their arms to taste and detect microbiomes on surfaces, helping them identify prey and assess their environment, revealing a sophisticated microbial sensing ability that influences their behavior and interactions.
Octopuses’ 8 Arms Snoop on the Microbial World The New York Times
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