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Octopuses have a REM-like sleep state where they appear to dream (archive.is)

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By looking at electrical signals octopuses produce in their brain while asleep and awake, researchers have gathered some of the best evidence yet that the cephalopods dream

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[–] Whirlgirl9@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

all i know is after watching my octopus teacher, i will not ever eat octopus again.

[–] MonsieurHedge@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Incredibly tragic that the octopus is so intelligent and so utterly delicious at the same time.

[–] Hank@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you think they dream about tentacle hentai?

[–] osarusan@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

That shit is mundane to them. An octopus' real kink is straight up missionary style.

[–] wave_walnut@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

They sleep at R'lyeh and connect with us through their dream.

[–] aeternum@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Octopii are super intelligent. They've been known to escape captivity.