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How do octopuses squeeze through tiny holes?

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It likely depends on noggin size. Octopuses are famous for navigating their way through a tight squeeze. Even among invertebrates, their ability to compress themselves into seemingly impossibly tiny passageways is an impressive sight. But for years, marine biologists have remained perplexed by how …

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