Why every arm of an octopus moves with a mind of its own
One of the most striking things about these creatures, however, is the fact that each of their eight arms almost seems to ...
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Video of 'Giant Sea White Octopus' is Fake
the giant Pacific octopus, has an arm measurement of 7 feet or more, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. "A full-grown giant Pacific octopus can weigh more than 50 pounds.
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UChicago scientists reveal nervous system secrets that give octopus arms their incredible dexterity
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 ...
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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 ...
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Inside the Arm of an Octopus
This looks as if this could be a photo of the interior of your great-aunt’s knitting basket – but it’s actually a cross section through the arm of an octopus. The intricate neural and muscular ...
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To mate, this octopus gives life and limb
As his last act, the small but mighty paterfamilias gives an arm and a life to the cause of reproduction. This species of octopus is also known as the paper nautilus (the shell it builds to hold ...
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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 nodes centered around each of the suckers. It seems complex and focused, ...
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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 ...