Hanlon, Roger
Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish: A Visual, Scientific Guide to the Oceans' Most Advanced Invertebrates
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226459561
- author:
- Hanlon, Roger
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 21.8 x 2 centimetres (1.0
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, Marine Biology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Cephalopods are often misunderstood creatures, but three biologists set the record straight. These marine mollusks, known for their many-armed dexterity and highly evolved cognition, are capable of learning, retaining information, and rapid decision-making. They have eyes and senses rivaling those of vertebrates, and can even change color faster than a chameleon. From the mimic octopus, which can imitate the appearance of swimming flounders and soles, to the flamboyant cuttlefish, whose undulating waves of color rival the graphic displays of any LCD screen, there are over seven hundred species of cephalopod. This book features a selection of species profiles, revealing the evolution, anatomy, life history, behaviors, and relationships of these fascinating animals. A treasure trove of scientific fact and visual explanation, this worldwide illustrated guide offers a comprehensive review of cephalopods. With their unusually large-brained invertebrates and unique arm-based neuron distribution, these creatures prove that intelligence can develop in very different ways.
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