Molluscs are extremely diverse invertebrate animals with a rich fossil record, highly
divergent life cycles, and considerable economical and ecological importance. Key …

Cephalopod and vertebrate neural-systems are often highlighted as a traditional example of
convergent evolution. Their large brains, relative to body size, and complexity of sensory …

Cephalopods are known for their large nervous systems, complex behaviors and
morphological innovations. To investigate the genomic underpinnings of these features, we …

Coleoid cephalopods (octopus, squid and cuttlefish) are active, resourceful predators with a
rich behavioural repertoire. They have the largest nervous systems among the invertebrates …

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in
virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry …

RNA editing, a post-transcriptional process, allows the diversification of proteomes beyond
the genomic blueprint; however it is infrequently used among animals for this purpose …

This paper is the result of an international initiative and is a first attempt to develop
guidelines for the care and welfare of cephalopods (ie nautilus, cuttlefish, squid and …

How consciousness appeared much earlier in evolutionary history than is commonly
assumed, and why all vertebrates and perhaps even some invertebrates are conscious …

With their large brains, elaborate sense organs and complex behaviour, cephalopods are
among the world's most highly evolved invertebrates. This second edition summarises the …

Microbes have been critical drivers of evolutionary innovation in animals. To understand the
processes that influence the origin of specialized symbiotic organs, we report the …