Scientists have reclassified the oldest known octopus fossil as a nautiloid after discovering it lacks characteristics unique to octopuses. This finding clarifies the evolutionary timeline of cephalopods, resolving long-standing confusion among researchers about early octopus origins. Future studies will likely focus on identifying more accurate ancient octopus specimens.
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