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Nervous System in Octopus Arms is Separated into Segments, Study Finds


In new research, scientists at the University of Chicago found that the nervous system circuitry that controls arm movement in octopuses is segmented, giving these extraordinary creatures precise control across their arms and suckers to explore their environment, grasp objects, and capture prey.

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