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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16221078/ https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-close-in-on-why-octopuses-tragically-destroy-themselves-after-mating
minus-squarethefartographer@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up35arrow-down1·4 months agoTo prevent decrepit politicians who already had their chance from usurping the resources of the next generation and pulling up the ladder behind them? You know… Octopus politicians
minus-squareMothra@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·4 months agoHmmm… Looking at Cthulu and not sure what to think about here
minus-squarerovingnothing29@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·4 months agoStayed a virgin long enough for the wizard powers to really kick in.
minus-squareTeamAssimilation@infosec.pubcakelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·4 months agoPro: they die shortly after mating Con: they leave hundreds of nepobabies
To prevent decrepit politicians who already had their chance from usurping the resources of the next generation and pulling up the ladder behind them?
You know… Octopus politicians
Hmmm… Looking at Cthulu and not sure what to think about here
Stayed a virgin long enough for the wizard powers to really kick in.
Pro: they die shortly after mating
Con: they leave hundreds of nepobabies