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Ecological factors, not social behavior, explain brain size in cephalopods

Ecological factors, not social behavior, explain brain size in cephalopods
Phys.org Thursday 02 July 2026, 22:40 UTC 1 min read
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Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish may have evolved large brains because of the challenges posed by their environments rather than the demands of social life, according to a new study published in iScience today.

Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish may have evolved large brains because of the challenges posed by their environments rather than the demands of social life, according to a new study published in iScience today.
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