100 million years ago, an 'evolutionary fuse' was lit in the deep ocean, sparking squid diversification
Mar 30, 2026
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. ...read more read less