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a much slower nervous system than our own. in tiny creatures, such as insects, this is no great disadvantage, since their "wire runs" ( or nerves ) are so short. however, in bigger invertebrates, this translates into very long reaction times. therefore, big lobsters have slow reflexes, much slower than
even humans. another common invertebrate trait is a lack of stamina, at least compared to us. in other words, they tire quickly in a chase. this is not to say that they lack tenacity - once they get a good grip on you, they can hold on forever, and even breaking the claw off may not cause it to release...
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