Armed but not dangerous: is the octopus really the invertebrate intellect of the undersea world?(Scientific Debate) From: National Wildlife | Date: February 1, 1997| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1997 National Wildlife Federation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Octopuses have large brains and the most complicated central nervous system of any invertebrate. They can range in size from the size of a penny to more than 600 lbs. Some research indicates that they may be capable of learning by watching, but more studies need to be done to confirm that finding.

Is the octopus really the invertebrate intellect of the undersea world?

Frequently, we humans look down on invertebrates as inferior forms of life. But at least one invertebrate, the octopus, may possess enough brainpower to alter this biological prejudice.

Octopuses are mollusks, like ...

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