Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline

Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline

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Researchers in Japan have officially recognised a new amphipod species, Melita panda, which features black-and-white coloring resembling a panda. Discovered in Japan’s coastal waters, the species has now been classified through detailed morphological and genetic research by Hiroshima University’s team, as published in ZooKeys. The identification of Melita panda underlines…

Researchers Create Innovative 3D Maps to Understand Octopus Arm Systems

Researchers Create Innovative 3D Maps to Understand Octopus Arm Systems

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Researchers at San Francisco State University have taken a significant step in understanding the complexity of octopus arms by creating three-dimensional maps that detail the intricate nervous system within the arms. Unlike humans, whose brains control all motor functions, octopus arms seem to function semi-independently, almost as if each arm…