Octopus arms have segmented nervous systems to power extraordinary movements

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Jan 15, 2025, 5:00 am138 pts
Octopus arms move with incredible dexterity, bending, twisting, and curling with nearly infinite degrees of freedom. New research from the University of Chicago revealed that the nervous system circuitry that controls arm movement in octopuses is segmented, giving these extraordinary creatures precise control…

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