cephalopod optic lobe

optic lobe

Large lobes of the brain associated with the eyes. In octopods and some squids the optic lobes may be separated from the rest of the brain by an optic stalk of varying length. In Octopus the optic lobes contain 92 million cells compared with only 42 million in the main central mass of the brain (J. Young, 1963) .

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure visual processing part of nervous system
Latin Name optic lobe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cephalopod optic lobe?
Large lobes of the brain associated with the eyes. In octopods and some squids the optic lobes may be separated from the rest of the brain by an optic stalk of varying length. In Octopus the optic lobes contain 92 million cells compared with only 42 million in the main central mass of the brain (J.
What body system is the cephalopod optic lobe part of?
The cephalopod optic lobe is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the cephalopod optic lobe?
The Latin name for the cephalopod optic lobe is optic lobe.

Related Structures

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