Octopus, Like Humans, Favor Certain Arms for Specific Tasks | CNN
Common octopus (Octopus americanus) hanging out in a shell rubble habitat. Credit: Chelsea Bennice
Note: A recent study of octopus arm behavior from the Roger Hanlon lab at MBL attracted viral attention, appearing in dozens of major media outlets worldwide and gaining significant social media play. Many of the U.S. media hits are listed at the bottom of the MBL's press release. Below is CNN's coverage.
While an octopus favors its front arms for some tasks, each arm is capable of performing a variety of tasks. That’s according to findings from a new study published in Scientific Reports. See CNN clip here.
Source: Octopus, Like Humans, Favor Certain Arms for Specific Tasks | CNN