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finding:voltage-induced-ectopic-eye-formation-in-tadpolesVoltage-induced ectopic eye formation in tadpoles
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- Tadpoles with ectopic eyes on tail can see and integrate sensory input from aberrant locationfinding0.846Demonstrates neural plasticity: brain adapts behavioral programs to sensory input from abnormal anatomical locations within single organism lifetime.
- Cited (Blackiston & Levin 2013) as evidence of unexpected functional competency (a 'free lunch') not explained by design or selection.
- Tadpoles bearing eyes placed on tails can see and learn effectively despite novel neural connections (to spinal cord or gut), demonstrating plastic sensorimotor reinterpretation.
- Example of innate problem-solving capacity.
- Blackiston & Levin 2013 finding showing plasticity of sensorimotor integration.
- Ectopic eyes on tadpole tails support visual learning despite connecting to the spinal cord.finding0.834From Blackiston & Levin (2013), shows plasticity of brain and body.
- Result from Blackiston & Levin 2013: sensory data from displaced eyes can be used for learned behavior without evolutionary adaptation.