Cuttlefish suckers reveal how they grip rough prey—and could inspire better technology

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What happened

Cephalopods are a group of soft-bodied marine mollusks that include cuttlefish, octopuses, squid and nautiluses.

Many of these mollusks have muscular suckers on their arms that allow them to seize prey or grip other surfaces in their surroundings.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:40:04 UTC.

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