Why do octopuses tend to use their forearms when exploring and their hind arms when crawling? Researchers have analysed the animals' behaviour in detail. — Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa
Octopuses aren't eight-handed, so to speak, and instead of using all of their arms equally they prefer certain ones for specific tasks, new research has found.
The research, led by marine biologist Chelsea Bennice from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, could have implications for robotics development.
