What Happened
Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth.
Why It Matters
The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three distinct hearts.
Key Details
- They rely on a decentralized nervous system, where two-thirds of their neurons reside in their arms, allowing each limb to independently taste, touch, and make decisions for itself.
- Now, a team of scientists led by Pablo S.
- Villar, a molecular biologist at Harvard University, for the first time took a close look at octopuses' sex life.
- It turned out it was just as weird.
Background Context
Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth. The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three distinct hearts. They rely on a decentralized nervous system, where two-thirds of their neurons reside in their arms, allowing each limb to independently taste, touch, and make decisions for itself. Now, a team of scientists led by Pablo S. Villar, a molecular biologist at Harvard University, for the first time took a close look at octopuses' sex life. It turned out it was just as weird. Love in the dark The deep ocean is a challenging place to find a partner, especiall
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Source: Ars Technica – All content – Original Link
Source: Ars Technica – All content
