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100 million years ago, an 'evolutionary fuse' was lit in the deep ocean, sparking squid diversification
- March 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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From color-changing skin to jet-propelled motion, squid and cuttlefish have long fascinated scientists. To understand the origins of their unique characteristics, many attempts have been made to define their evolutionary history. However, the limited fossil record and incomplete genomic information have made it impossible to confidently order the evolution of these enigmatic creatures, until now.
Originally published at Phys.org