Molecular and ultrastructural characterization of the intramuscular nerve cords of the octopus arm
John Benedict, Mox Engelman, Meaghan Klos, Robyn J. Crook, Gabrielle C Winters-Bostwick
The paper characterizes the structure and molecular composition of intramuscular nerve cords in octopus arms using electron microscopy and in situ labeling, revealing distinct cell types and molecular markers.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience