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The Smart Skin and Amazing Brains of the Octopus - Whatcom READS Online

With its unmatched camouflage and remarkably flexible soft body, the octopus has fascinated investigators since Aristotle. New scientific approaches have shed light upon the unique neural architecture that supports the outstanding abilities of this cognitively complex, yet evolutionarily distant form of intelligence. Join Dr. David Gire, whose lab studies octopus species native to the Pacific Northwest, on an exploration of the neuroscience behind how octopuses think and behave. Registration required.

Date:: Saturday, Feb 13 2021
Time:: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Time Zone:: Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Categories:: Adults Whatcom READS
Online:: This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.