cephalopods Flashcards
1
Q
convergent evolution
A
distantly related groups independently evolve traits as a result of environmental or ecological similarities
2
Q
human eyes and octopus eyes are an example of
A
convergent evolution
-both are highly moving and predaceous animals and separately evolved vision
3
Q
what composes the cephalopod nervous system
A
ganglia: neuron bundles
4
Q
what makes their nervous system unique
A
- they have the largest brain of any known vertebrate
-most neurons are in their arms rather than brain
5
Q
why are cephalopods cool?
A
they can change their texture and color to match surroundings.
