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Fun fact from Wikipedia: >Octopus reproductive organs mature due to the hormonal influence of the optic gland but result in the inactivation of their digestive
by Nerada 8y ago
Fun fact from Wikipedia:
>Octopus reproductive organs mature due to the hormonal influence of the optic gland but result in the inactivation of their digestive glands, typically causing the octopus to die from starvation. Experimental removal of both optic glands after spawning was found to result in the cessation of broodiness, the resumption of feeding, increased growth, and greatly extended lifespans.
- gnulinux 8y agoPains of not being a mammal. Turns out if your children's lives don't depend on your filtered blood, protection and teaching skills, evolution doesn't optimize for you not starving after your reproductive organs mature. Fascinating.