The collective discussions demonstrate strong agreement and high interest, especially with posts calling the findings 'fun facts' or 'interesting,' and mentioning the cuttlefish's ability to adapt their foraging based on future expectations. The tone is curious and appreciative, highlighting the perceived significance of the research while recognizing the cognitive complexity of cephalopods.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the findings, highlighting the cognitive abilities of cuttlefish and recognizing the significance of their flexible foraging behaviors.
InterestHigh interest
Many comments emphasize curiosity and fascination with the animal's cognition, with phrases like 'fun fact' and 'interesting,' showing high engagement with the topic.
EngagementHigh engagement
The posts often reference specific behaviors, studies, and implications, indicating multiple layers of engagement and reflection on the research's meaning.
ImpactModerate impact
While the discussions underscore the importance of understanding animal cognition, they mainly acknowledge the study's contribution to scientific knowledge rather than immediate practical changes.
Abstract in brief
Cuttlefish demonstrate flexible foraging behaviors, adjusting their strategies based on prey availability, whether predictable or unpredictable.
Experiments showed that they shift between selective and opportunistic foraging depending on whether preferred prey like shrimp is predictably available at night.
Their foraging decisions also depend on anticipated future food availability, indicating they can adapt their behavior dynamically based on upcoming conditions.
Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes pendant la journée.
Cette capacité à s'adapter en fonction d'une situation future révèle les capacités cognitives complexes de l'animal.
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Feb 10, 2020 · 91 likes · 22 shares · 87,940 followersView post →
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felix salmon
@felixsalmon · X
Cuttlefish love shrimp, and if they know they will be having shrimp for dinner, they will eat fewer crabs for lunch (h/t @ktm_film)
https://t.co/cprpamITur
Feb 20, 2020 · 30 likes · 3 shares · 174,884 followersView post →
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Christopher Krupenye
@ChrisKrupenye · X
Cuttlefish show flexible and future-dependent foraging cognition
https://t.co/GnUcWofFOv https://t.co/wFJPQRmCk2
Feb 5, 2020 · 20 likes · 9 shares · 4,136 followersView post →
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ゆきまさかずよし
@Kyukimasa · X
Cuttlefish show flexible and future-dependent foraging cognition
https://t.co/p6Lcylg7iW
Feb 5, 2020 · 19 likes · 19 shares · 20,615 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/gprsqIsMve
May 15, 2021 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 38,634 followersView post →
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Nicola Bressi
@Nicola_Bressi · X
LE SEPPIE, I GAMBERI E LO SPAZIO PER IL DOLCE
Feb 9, 2020 · 9 likes · 17,129 followersView post →
Cuttlefish demonstrate flexible foraging behaviors, adjusting strategies based on prey availability, whether predictable or unpredictable. Their ability to adapt dynamically to upcoming conditions highlights…
Cuttlefish demonstrate flexible foraging behaviors, adjusting strategies based on prey availability and future food conditions, highlighting their sophisticated and adaptable cognition.
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: many animals are known to adapt their eating according to availability. For example, cuttlefish will forgo cr…
Dec 3, 2024 · 3 shares · 8,810 followersView post →
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Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: many animals are known to adapt their eating according to availability. For example, cuttlefish will forgo cr…
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Seksiak
@Seksiak13 · X
na tej płaszczyźnie z człowiekiem (nie)rozumnym wygrał właśnie stawonóg. Dla osób nieświadomych może wydać się to niepokojące że zwierzę może być mądrzejsze od człowieka jednak już uspokajam, moja siostra jest po prostu ułomna.
źródło https://t.co/9p4iVpsOcz
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X
Fun fact: many animals are known to adapt their eating according to availability. For example, cuttlefish will forgo crab earlier in the day if theyre confident shrimp (their fave!) will be available later
https://t.co/kAPloxywmN
Easy read: https://t.co/ctpAyLvs2f
Dec 3, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 8,810 followersView post →
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Walter
@wgxeet · X
RT @RSocPublishing: #Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cutt…
#Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future #foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/E3BjFsB5SY
Aug 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 38,634 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
#Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future #foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/up1beCgY83
May 23, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 38,634 followersView post →
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@yadavaman09087 · X
RT @RSocPublishing: #Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cutt…
#Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future #foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/t8zvMSGWwz
#Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future #foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/7cbKWeoHgx
Mar 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 38,634 followersView post →
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Tristan A F Long
@thelonglab · X
RT @RSocPublishing: #Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cutt…
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
#Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future #foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/QFMNUha61M
Feb 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 38,634 followersView post →
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tomo_tsubaki
@tomo_tsubaki · X
例の絵を見て、エスカルゴ好きだから後にとっておくのか。イカですら好物は特別だしなぁって思った。
Cuttlefish show flexible and future-dependent foraging cognition.
https://t.co/JiciAAjGmf
RT @RSocPublishing: Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttl…
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Prof Sophie Scott CBE
@sophiescott · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttl…
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL #cephalopods #cognition https://t.co/o1zqpynPBB
Nov 26, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 38,634 followersView post →
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orchid33
@orchid337 · X
RT @RSocPublishing: #Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cutt…
#Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future #foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/huCI2ML5BY
RT @RSocPublishing: Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttl…
Jun 22, 2021 · 1 share · 1,086 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL #cephalopods #cognition https://t.co/9lCtPDeCBX
Jun 22, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 38,634 followersView post →
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Animal Behavior Society
@AnimBehSociety · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttl…
May 15, 2021 · 3 shares · 12,943 followersView post →
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nido
@Nidoranking · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttl…
Cuttlefish adapt their foraging behaviour flexibly to suit different conditions. This #BiologyLetters study shows cuttlefish make decisions in the present according to future foraging conditions https://t.co/NTMbnzV2FL https://t.co/gprsqIsMve
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ScienceStop
@B0tSci · X
RT @InandVertebrate: In today’s #researcherID, step into the scientific world with Pauline Billard.
Congratulations on your PhD and thanks…
A throwback to our sixth #researcherID,
A discussion with @BillardPauline, expert in cognition and interested in the way animals can think.
https://t.co/61gNvSuO7v
#scicomm
A throwback to our sixth #researcherID,
A discussion with @BillardPauline, expert in cognition and interested in the way animals can think.
https://t.co/61gNvSuO7v
#scicomm
Interesting, the lowly cuttlefish, a cephalopod, can exert self control—can pass up a marginal treat and hold out for a better one, passing the “Marshmallow” test. Interesting for those studying invertebrates as this is a mammalian trait of higher order. https://t.co/CjRkRMUQVH
RT @InandVertebrate: Guess what we’re speaking about in 5 words:
Mental
Time
Travel
Past
Future
Answer in the video
https://t.co/61gNvSuO7v…
Jan 14, 2021 · 1 share · 2,097 followersView post →
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In&Sight — Publish Science Openly
@inandsight · X
Guess what we’re speaking about in 5 words:
Mental
Time
Travel
Past
Future
Answer in the video
https://t.co/61gNvSuO7v
#academicChatter #AcademicYouTube
Jan 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,109 followersView post →
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Academic YouTubers
@YTacademics · X
RT @InandVertebrate: Are you an early bird or a night owl?
A new episode of the #researcherID is out
https://t.co/61gNvSuO7v
#AcademicChat…
Jan 9, 2021 · 1 share · 2,097 followersView post →
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In&Sight — Publish Science Openly
@inandsight · X
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
A new episode of the #researcherID is out
https://t.co/61gNvSuO7v
#AcademicChatter #AcademicYouTube
Jan 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,109 followersView post →
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Pauline Billard
@BillardPauline · X
RT @InandVertebrate: In today’s #researcherID, step into the scientific world with Pauline Billard.
Congratulations on your PhD and thanks…
RT @InandVertebrate: In today’s #researcherID, step into the scientific world with Pauline Billard.
Congratulations on your PhD and thanks…
Jan 4, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,097 followersView post →
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In&Sight — Publish Science Openly
@inandsight · X
In today’s #researcherID, step into the scientific world with Pauline Billard.
Congratulations on your PhD and thanks for participating @BillardPauline.
https://t.co/61gNvSuO7v
#AcademicYouTube #scicomm
Jan 4, 2021 · 4 likes · 6 shares · 3,109 followersView post →
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CephalopodPubs
@CephPubs · X
Cuttlefish show flexible and future-dependent foraging cognition. https://t.co/XKUErGybmb https://t.co/qKwxmvLdIs
RT @felixsalmon: Cuttlefish love shrimp, and if they know they will be having shrimp for dinner, they will eat fewer crabs for lunch (h/t @…
Feb 20, 2020 · 3 shares · 14,401 followersView post →
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felix salmon
@felixsalmon · X
Cuttlefish love shrimp, and if they know they will be having shrimp for dinner, they will eat fewer crabs for lunch (h/t @ktm_film)
https://t.co/cprpamITur
Feb 20, 2020 · 30 likes · 3 shares · 174,884 followersView post →
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Victory Productions
@victoryprd · X
#funfactfriday
It's cuttlefish again! A new study shows that cuttlefish know their favorite food, recognizing feeding patterns, and adjust their eating habits. #science
https://t.co/G5QJF2Sc6i https://t.co/MLVvrggmt5
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
Feb 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 852 followersView post →
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George B
@Georges48849027 · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Jérémy Brochard
@net_ney · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
Feb 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 35 followersView post →
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#RatBat #Brrrp #Jiggy
@akaJiggy · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Gaby Wald
@gaby_wald · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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マラ (Marå)
@maraboustache · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Theotime
@theotime_ · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Yannick S. F
@_symba7 · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
Feb 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 85 followersView post →
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Mirî
@Progolta_Manao · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
Feb 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 32 followersView post →
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durupt
@nicdurupt · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Eldren
@anikinoeldren · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
Feb 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 3,744 followersView post →
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Senadu
@Senadu_ · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Didier
@Dix_dier · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Isabelle Simonot
@ISimonot · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Gaëtan
@KOBrouge · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
Feb 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 264 followersView post →
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Mouâd ムアーッド
@medmouad · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
Feb 10, 2020 · 22 shares · 4,616 followersView post →
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matcico
@matteociolin · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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sansan1377
@sansan1377 · X
RT @astropierre: Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes penda…
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Astropierre
@astropierre · X
Lorsque la seiche sait que des crevettes (sa nourriture préférée) seront au menu du soir, elle mange moins de crabes pendant la journée.
Cette capacité à s'adapter en fonction d'une situation future révèle les capacités cognitives complexes de l'animal.
https://t.co/soRHwn6lCg https://t.co/HrkBd1or4r
Feb 10, 2020 · 91 likes · 22 shares · 87,940 followersView post →
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Dominique Mazzi
@DominiqueMazzi · X
Paper of the day: cuttlefish eat less for lunch when they expect a treat for dinner https://t.co/LfogRrlZ7c
European Common Cuttlefish [IMAGE] | EurekAlert! Science News ...
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Cuttlefish eat less for lunch when they know there'll be shrimp for dinner. University of Cambridge. Journal: Biology Letters; DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2019.0743 ...
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