Tentacles of venom: New study reveals all octopuses are venomous
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 10:49
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Once thought to be only the realm of the blue-ringed octopus, researchers have now shown that all octopuses and cuttlefish, and some squid are venomous. The work indicates that they all share a common, ancient venomous ancestor and highlights new avenues for drug discovery.