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Mating behavior of the squid Loligo opalescens

1977; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 4; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/10236247709386952

2378-9298

Ann C. Hurley,

Cephalopods and Marine Biology

In the laboratory, the squid Loligo opalescens exhibits dominance behavior during spawning. A single dominant male keeps other male squid from coming near the egg mass he is guarding. Females are allowed to approach the egg mass. The dominant squid uses postural and color displays directed toward challenging males. Similar dominance behavior and displays have not been observed in natural spawns in the ocean.