![]() In fact, much of our understanding on neurons and neurology is all thanks to cephalopods. ![]() And she admits, while all cephalopods are rather bizarre looking they are amazing creatures that have helped out humans in a multitude of ways from cell biology to neurology and optometry. They are the stuff of Lovecraftian nightmares, with giant volleyball eyes, suckers that grasp you tight, and a beak instead of a mouth.īut, author Wendy Williams in her new book “ Kraken” decided to dispel those fears as best she could. ![]() One of the animals that don’t fit into that general body plan is one that has captured the imagination of authors and movie producers for hundreds of years – squid, specifically the giant squid. And yet, most animals fall within the same basic body structure: head, body, arms and legs. There are trees that grow until they seemingly touch the sky, and whale species the size of houses. When you look at the huge diversity of life on this planet, there are wondrous sites to behold. ![]() Reviewed by David Manly for Deep Sea News: ![]() Click to purchase on Amazon! Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid ![]()
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