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When it comes to octopus, the taste of suckers – haveeruonline
Some of the cells they found only sensed touch and responded to pressure. Another group of cells, called chemoreceptors, instead detected chemicals, such
Some of the cells they found only sensed touch and responded to pressure. Another group of cells, called chemoreceptors, instead detected chemicals, such as those that give the fish flavor.
A series of genetic experiments have revealed that the surface of these taste-regulating cells is covered with different types of proteins tailored to each chemical trigger. By mixing and matching these proteins, cells develop unique flavoring profiles that allow octopus suckers to identify subtle stages of flavor…
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