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		goatlover on Aug 2, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why extraterrestrial life may not seem alien Octopuses mange to do okay. And they seem alien enough for a related species. Cephalopods serve as a good counter to the article.

bmitc on Aug 3, 2021 | [–]

It's also interesting to point out that they have three hearts and not just one heart.

Andrew_nenakhov on Aug 3, 2021 | [–]

They are aquatic species. When you remove the necessity to support weight above the hard surface, your options are much more varied. Even jellyfishes or amoebas somehow manage to get by.

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