Study Shows Cuttlefish Can Form False Memories

Research reveals that cuttlefish reconstruct past events, leading to false memories similar to those in humans.

Cuttlefish have been shown to possess episodic-like memory, allowing them to recall past events.
Researchers induced false memories in cuttlefish by exposing them to misleading visual and olfactory cues.
The study found that cuttlefish are more likely to form false memories based on visual information than scents.
Individual cuttlefish varied in their susceptibility to forming false memories, similar to humans.
The findings suggest that memory reconstruction in cuttlefish might optimize brain function and adaptability.