Cephalopod Neurobiology: Neuroscience Studies in Squid, Octopus, and Cuttlefish (Oxford Science Publications) [Hardcover]

N. Joan Abbott (Editor), Roddy Williamson (Editor), Linda Maddock (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0198547900 | ISBN-13: 978-0198547907

Cephalopods (octopus, squid, cuttlefish) are among the most intelligent invertebrates, with highly developed nervous systems which provide excellent model systems for investigating basic questions in neuroscience. Within the last five years, many of the powerful techniques of molecular biology and electrophysiology have been applied to cephalopods, with exciting results. In 32 chapters, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the functioning of the cephalopod nervous system, from the cellular level to their complex sensory systems, locomotion, learning, and social behavior. It will be of interest to both vertebrate and invertebrate neurobiologists, and by anyone interested in the basic principles that control neural function.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`The first four parts of the book, which concern the structure of the squid axon, ion channels, axon-Schwann cell interaction, and the giant synapse of the squid, present in a clear and concise form practically everything that has been done in the field. The volume as a whole will be very useful to newcomers to the neurobiology of cephalopods.' P. Balaban, The Russian Academy of Sciences, TINS, Vol. 19, No. 3, 1996

About the Author

N. J. Abbott, Physiology Group, King's College, London. R. Williamson, Marine Biological Association, Plymouth. L. Maddock, Marine Biological Association, Plymouth.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198547900
• ISBN-13: 978-0198547907
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,114,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)