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Specific molecules produced by bacteria in rotting food can activate these sucker sensors, causing octopuses to discard food or eggs that would make them or their offspring sick. Learn more: News from Science
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Isaacvor 1 Jahr
@NewsfromScience Octopus chemoreceptors are evolutionary marvels - their suckers contain specialized neurons that detect biogenic amines from decomposing food. A chemical detection system that evolved independently from our taste buds but serves the same survival function.

Stephen Hillsvor 1 Jahr
@NewsfromScience I've seen a lot of disgusting posts, and this is one of them. 😐

Makate Meshack Tebeilavor 1 Jahr
@NewsfromScience 😑👁️🧠🌡️🧪





