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Why are cephalopods such suckers?
A new research feature asks why cephalopods, the group including octopuses and squid, have such remarkably effective suckers. Scientists are studying how these structures grip, sense and taste their surroundings, offering insights into evolution and potential bioinspired engineering applications such as soft robotics and new adhesive technologies.
Why now: New research into cephalopod sucker biology has been published, drawing attention to its implications for science and technology.
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- Why are cephalopods such suckers? · EurekAlert!
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