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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater

The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

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As of May 26, 2026 at 10:40 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The headline split One side frames it as "New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Galápagos". The other frames it as "New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater".
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Left / center-leftNew Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Galápagos

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CenterNew species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater

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CBS News WorldNews report · May 26, 10:40 AM

New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater

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The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

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TimeNews report · May 25, 1:00 AM

New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Galápagos

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A rare find in the Galápagos has marine biologists excited.

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May 25, 1:00 AM: Time joined the source map.

May 26, 10:40 AM: CBS News World joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 46/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.