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[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 142 points 1 week ago (61 children)

According to the article the females don't fare any better either.

I didn't know this about octopi, what's the point, evolutionarily, to self destruct after reproducing?

[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 139 points 1 week ago (21 children)

what's the point, evolutionarily, to self destruct after reproducing?

There is no point, evolution is about successful reproduction and everything else is just random chance.

If a evolutionary tweak happens that gives your off spring better chances, but your arms fall off after sex then it'll probably perpetuate.

[–] MeatPilot@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago

Gooners win again

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