Cephalopod Brains: An Overview of Current Knowledge to Facilitate Comparison With Vertebrates

Cephalopod and vertebrate neural-systems are often highlighted as a traditional example of convergent evolution. Their large brains, relative to body size, and complexity of sensory-motor systems and behavioral repertoires offer opportunities for comparative analysis. Despite various attempts, quest...

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Main Authors: Shuichi Shigeno, Paul L. R. Andrews, Giovanna Ponte, Graziano Fiorito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2018.00952/full