Activity for Inflationary_Bubbleâ€
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What brain resources are needed per limb? I have previously asked this question about the plausibility of large six-legged creatures, but I decided to split it into several more specific questions because of the advice here. I want to first ask about the issue of how much brain (and nervous system power) it takes to control various limbs. ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Tentacles as "hands" I'm thinking of aliens that don't have hands but use their tentacles to make and use tools and, eventually, advanced technology. I would like to know whether this is a realistic idea. For the purpose of fine manipulation, what are the advantages and disadvantages of tentacles compared to humanlike ha... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Vertebrate-like creatures with more than four limbs On Earth, land vertebrates generally have four limbs. Other creatures such as insects can have more limbs, but those creatures tend to be small. I'm thinking of creating an alien ecosystem with relatively large, vertebrate-like creatures (larger than insects and with some kind of endoskeleton). Is it... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |