Mather, J.

Does Sepioteuthis make a visual language on its skin?

Research consisted of both ethological observation and still and video filming of the squid in the shallow waters off the lee side of Bonaire. The squids are found all across the Caribbean in shallow reef and eel gras areas.... 

Date
2018
Data type
Research report
Theme
Research and monitoring
Geographic location
Bonaire
Author

Mating games squid play

In the summer of 1998 I began a long-term field research project in Bonaire to evaluate the skin colours and patterns of Sepioteuthis sepiodea to uderstand their communication...

A school of approximately 8 squid was located for intense observation. The location was sheltered from trade wnds and surf, but there was some surge....

Saddle (by the female) and struipe (by the male) were short (5s or less) signals, apparantly the first and moderate signs of sexual interest. In saddle the female paled...

Date
1998
Data type
Other resources
Geographic location
Bonaire
Author