Cephalopod Cognition
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Cephalopod Cognition

  1. 284 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Cephalopod Cognition

About this book

Cephalopods are generally regarded as the most intelligent group among the invertebrates. Despite their popularity, relatively little is known about the range and function of their cognitive abilities. This book fills that gap, accentuating the varied and fascinating aspects of cognition across the group. Starting with the brain, learning and memory, Part I looks at early learning, memory acquisition and cognitive development in modern cephalopods. An analysis of the chambered nautilus, a living fossil, is included, providing insight into the evolution of behavioural complexity. Part II surveys environmental responses, especially within the active and learning-dependent coleoids. The ever-intriguing camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish are highlighted, alongside bioluminescence, navigation and other aspects of visual and cognitive competence. Covering the range of cognitive function, this text underscores the importance of the cephalopods within the field of comparative cognition generally. It will be highly valuable for researchers, graduates and senior undergraduate students.

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Information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9781107015562
eBook ISBN
9781139989640
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Veterinary Medicine

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of contributors
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Tribute to Martin J. Wells
  11. Part I Cognition, brain and evolution
  12. Part II Cognition and the environment
  13. Index of species
  14. Index

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Yes, you can access Cephalopod Cognition by Anne-Sophie Darmaillacq,Ludovic Dickel,Jennifer Mather in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.