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Fossil evidence suggests that a 19-metre octopus may have dominated the oceans 100 million years ago.

ScienceHistoryPaleontologyApr 23, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses a 19-metre octopus from ancient seas, highlighting its potential dominance in the ocean 100 million years ago based on fossil evidence. The posts focus on scientific discovery and historical context.

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Fossil evidence suggests that a 19-metre octopus may have dominated the oceans 100 million years ago.
Parent: ScienceEntity: Ancient marine lifeSub-entity: 19-metre octopusImpact: neutralDate: Apr 23, 2026Target: Fossil evidence suggesting dominance of a 19-metre octopus in ancient seas

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Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv1rgm16r2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #Science #History #Animals
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🧪 Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence. 📰 Source: BBC News 🔗 Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv1rgm16r2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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