Neural Regulation Of Chromatophore Function In Cephalopods

Abstract

The long term goal of this research project was to elucidate some of the neural mechanisms underlying Body Pattering Behavior, the ability of cephalopod mollusks to generate numerous and highly complex body patterns. Cephalopods, which include octopus, squid and cuttlefish, are the only animals able to generate active body patterns directly controlled by the nervous system. These animals form numerous static and dynamic patterns used for a variety of purposes, including camouflage and inter- and intraspecific communication.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 2015
Accession Number
ADA619935

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  • Nathan Tublitz

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  • University of Oregon

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