Jun 15, 2008

Squid Spawning

Here's something to piggy-back on the unnamed squid from earlier this week. It's a video of a mother squid releasing her hatchlings. If you're short on time, fast forward to about minute 3 and enjoy (the music may put you to sleep, so be careful). It's more ethereal than ugly, but it's a squid. I never knew they did it like this (this species at least). It's like mommy squid is equipped with a literal maternity blanket that she gently shakes to release her little ones.

Thanks for the video, Simone.



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4 comments:

  1. jynxkatJune 15, 2008

    O_O
    thats amazing!
    what is that blanket made of? mucus?

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  2. ChicChickoryJune 15, 2008

    Nature is beautiful.

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  3. Nonexistant Black FeatherOctober 30, 2008

    that's so neat and ethereal! I want a baby squid now ^^;;

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  4. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011

    Awe! I would totally want a baby squid too if I weren't alergic to ALL mollusks and bivalves

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