New research shows how octopus skin is able to respond to variations in light
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Image of female Argonaut. Photo from Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, taken by Gary Florin.
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I place one or two live crabs inside the box and the…
Sounds like the octopus will become one big eyeball in time.
"Starting with a simple patch of light sensitive cells..."
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