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What is that octopus thinking? Dr. Nancy Dalman, department head of Biology for the University of North Georgia, will discuss the cognitive abilities of the octopus and other cephalopods.
About Dr. Nancy Dalman
Dr. Dalman's research interests are in the broad area of environmental toxicology and specifically the defenses organisms possess to protect them from toxic chemicals in the environment. Currently she is working with the killifish, a small salt marsh fish that is very tolerant of fluctuations in its physical environment.
This event is a part of Forsyth Reads Together. This series engages readers across the community in discussions, educational events, and author talks focused on a single book selection. This year's Forsyth Reads Together selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Event image credit: geralt from pixabay and LV4260 from Getty images via Canva.com
UNG Logo and headshot provided by the University of North Georgia
TAGS: | Nature | Guest Lecture | Education |
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