Nicholas Bellono

In a fascinating discussion, Dr. Nicholas Bellono, a molecular biologist from Harvard, dives into the remarkable sensory systems of octopuses. He reveals how these creatures use their suckers not just for grabbing, but for 'tasting' their environment, especially to detect harmful microbes on crab shells. This unique ability impacts their feeding and reproductive behaviors. The conversation also touches on the intriguing sensory structures in their arms and how these adaptations redefine our understanding of octopus intelligence and interaction with their surroundings.