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Squid butt fossil belongs to one of the chunkiest cephalopods ever discovered
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Squid butt fossil belongs to one of the chunkiest cephalopods ever discovered

Paleontologists have uncovered a fascinating 160-million-year-old cousin of octopuses, thanks to its remarkably chunky features. The fossil, known as W. linsterorum, was stored for nearly three decades before being analyzed, revealing it belonged to a family thought to have gone extinct long ago. This belemnite's impressive size likely gave it an edge in hunting smaller relatives, much like modern squid today. It's a thrilling reminder that new species are still being discovered, and fossil collectors play a vital role in advancing science.
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