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More surprising things about the octopus, our favorite cephalopod

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The octopus has the largest-known genome in the invertebrate world and more genes than humans. What other marvels will this ancient creature reveal?

An octopus displays pale color and stretches out one arm before it withdraws from an approaching octopus. The approaching octopus displays dark color, stands tall, and spreads its web and arms.

Is there such a thing as octopus sign language?

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The "Octopus Church" is an octagonal church on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. It's built over a ceremonial site for an octopus deity.

The octopus church of French Polynesia may have you rethink your next seafood dinner

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