Ask A Cephalopod Scientist: Getting Our Arms Around Your Questions
16:54 minutes
Cephalopods—mollusks like octopus, squid, and cuttlefish—seem to universally excite people. Many marine enthusiasts have a favorite, from the color-changing octopus to the multi chambered nautilus.
But these smart, colorful undersea creatures also raise a lot of questions. How do they move? How do they change shape and color? How intelligent are they? How do researchers study these animals?
Squid biologist Sarah McAnulty answers listeners’ questions, and catches us up on the latest cephalopod news.
Further Reading
- Learn more about Sarah McAnulty’s organization Skype A Scientist.
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Sarah McAnulty
Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and the Executive Director of Skype A Scientist. She’s also a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.
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