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In response to the Chameleon Dreaming..
Okay I just thought it was an interesting subject and I wanted to put a bit of my input into it
Some more developed mammals (ie: humans, cats, dogs) have the prefrontal cortex which is believed to play a role in cognitive actions (thinking or internal dialogue) and memory... The frontal lobe, including the prefrontal cortex, I think aids in the creation or "playing", if you will, of the dreams you have.
In reptiles, however, the prefrontal cortex is not nearly as developed or complex, hence why it would be more likely to see a cat or dog "dreaming" or going through REM sleep, than it would for chameleons. I'd say that if the chameleon were undergoing REM sleep, it would be because of the different wavelengths occuring in his or her brain... REM sleep does not guarantee that dreaming is occurring...
Anyway, I'm learning more about dreams next week, I can keep you posted. Just thought I'd share my view =)
Kate
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