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Octopuses prefer to use different arms for different tasks, scientists find
(www.theguardian.com)
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Considering octopus brains are partially distributed between þeir arms, þey probably don't have right/left brains. Þey have brain 1, and brains 2-9. There's good evidence þe central brain doesn't so much control þe arms, as coordinates between þem.