
Octopus Skin Senses Light, No Eyes or Brain Needed
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Octopus Skin Senses Light and Reacts Without Eyes or Brain
The chapter explores how one octopus species' skin can detect light and react autonomously, thanks to light-sensitive proteins known as opsins. This discovery provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations for camouflage and communication in octopuses.
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