Curr Biol February 2022 PMID 35134362

Neuroecology: Forces that shape the octopus brain.

Tamar Gutnick, Michael J Kuba, Anna Di Cosmo

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Octopuses are found in almost all ocean regions, showcasing their wide distribution.
A recent study on tropical octopus species indicates that the way their brain and visual systems are structured (folded or developed) might be connected to their habitat and lifestyle.
The research suggests that environmental factors could influence the evolutionary development of octopus brain features, similar to patterns seen in vertebrates.]

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