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• First detailed sex video of deep-sea squid resolves long-standing mysteries as to how these animals mate

  In marine science, zoology / 9 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Clearly visible connecting the dark-purple cephalopods was the white “terminal organ” or penis of the male, extending out through the male’s funnel.

   

• As they grow some squid change dramatically, making scientists cautious about naming new species

  In marine science, zoology / 11 October 2012 / 0 comments

  

  A specimen recently pulled from deep in the southwest Atlantic may represent a new species of squid, say scientist who have studied the animal’s unusual morphology. But then again, it may not…