Octopuses, Squid & Cuttlefish - Seafood for Today and for the Future (Mouritsen Ole G.)(Paperback / softback)

IntroductionPart I. Strange beings from the depths of the sea Mythological sea monsters Cephalopods in art, literature, and iconography And they continue to fascinate usPart II. Such abundance, so much diversity A few words about their classification 'Head-feet' that have no feet When did the cephalopods appear on the scene? Where and how do they live?Part III. An overview of cephalopod anatomy The mantle Heart, nerves, and intelligence Consciousness of another kind Eyes Mouth and beak Arms and tentacles Suckers, which have a sense of taste Blue blood and three hearts Muscles Siphon Ink Innards A master of disguises Luminescence Skin as a sense receptor Octopuses in NaplesPart IV. Cephalopod fisheries The global catch Harvesting cephalopods in the MediterraneanPart V. Taste and nutritional value Nutrients in cephalopods How do they taste? Are marine-borne toxins a problem?
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