The elusive 'vampire squid from hell' has just yielded the largest cephalopod genome ever sequenced, a monster clocking in at more than 11 billion base pairs – more than twice as large as the biggest ...

Cephalopods such as octopus and squid evolutionarily diverged from mollusks like slugs and snails. These animals have elaborate compact nervous systems located within specialized arm appendages, which ...

The genetic link between squids and octopuses may just be found in the vampire squid genome. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports to Thailand surged by 37% in the first half of 2025, reaching $33 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) [...] ...

Coleoid cephalopods have the most elaborate camouflage system in the animal kingdom. This enables them to hide from or deceive both predators and prey. Most studies have focused on benthic species of ...

From the first sighting of a colossal squid in the wild to a seriously goofy octopus, 2025 delivered some astounding photos ...

With their quick-change camouflage and high level of intelligence, it’s not surprising that the public and scientific experts alike are fascinated by octopuses. Their abilities to recognize faces, ...

A photo that has been shared online for years allegedly shows a giant squid washed up on a beach. In early January 2025, an X user posted the photograph at the top of a thread supposedly showing the ...