Quote by: Frans de Waal

Octopuses have hundreds of suckers, each one equipped with its own ganglion with thousands of neurons. These 'mini-brains' are interconnected, making for a widely distributed nervous system. That is why a severed octopus arm may crawl on its own and even pick up food.


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Author Bio


  • NameFrans de Waal
  • DescriptionDutch primatologist and ethologist
  • BornOctober 29, 1948
  • CountryNetherlands
  • ProfessionBiologist; University Professor; Psychologist; Author; Primatologist; Ethologist
  • AwardsPierre Bayle Award; Ig Nobel Prize; Ariëns Kappers Medal