earth8 天
Each octopus arm has its own massive nervous system similar to a brain
Octopus arms have segmented nerve systems, controlling movement and sensory input. Each segment enables independent control.
Octopus Arms Think for Themselves – Scientists Reveal How They Work
The large nerve cord that runs along each octopus arm is divided into segments, allowing for precise movement control and ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle3 天
UChicago scientists reveal nervous system secrets that give octopus arms their incredible ...
The suckers are also packed with sensory receptors that allow the octopus to taste and smell things that they touch—like combining a hand with a tongue and a nose. The researchers believe the ...
El Adelantado de Segovia3 天
A discovery surprises scientists – octopus tentacles act like they have their own “brain”
Octopus arms are the ultimate multitaskers, bending, twisting, and curling with an impressive range of motion that would make a yoga instructor envious.
ScienceAlert on MSN11 天
Octopus Arms Are Controlled by a Nervous System That's Like No Other
The neurons in the octopus's arms are concentrated along an axial nerve cord that undulates down the length of each arm, with ...
Scientific American1 个月
Are Octopuses Too Smart to Be Farmed?
But there’s undeniably something special about cephalopods – the class of ocean-dwelling invertebrates that includes cuttlefish, squid and octopus. Critics offer many arguments against raising ...
techexplorist11 天
Study unveils the unique nervous system of octopus arms
A study from the University of Chicago has revealed a critical mechanism in the octopus's nervous system that allows for ...