Oct 22, 2024
Octopus arm anatomy, molecular makeup revealed in new maps
Posted by Cecile G. Tamura in categories: mapping, neuroscience
Octopus arms may literally have a mind of their own. Each limb contains its own version of a spinal cord, called an axial nerve cord, and these cords collectively harbor most of the animal’s neurons.
The datasets provide “a very nice reference” for future functional studies.