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> that gland in octopuses that basically cause them to self-destruct within a short lifespan, but removing which allows them to continue living just fine Wait
by rishav_sharan 6y ago
> that gland in octopuses that basically cause them to self-destruct within a short lifespan, but removing which allows them to continue living just fine
Wait what? has this been tried? Can we make long living octopodes by just doing a small operation?
- lqet 6y ago> 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. [0][1] [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus#Lifespan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus#Lifespan [1] https://science.sciencemag.org/content/198/4320/948 https://science.sciencemag.org/content/198/4320/948