Typical coupling behavior of
Brachioteuthis beanii, showing posterior squid grasping anterior squid; anterior squid waving arms and writhing.
From: Roper, C.F.E. and M. Vecchione. 1996. In situ observations on
Brachioteuthis beanii Verrill:paired behavior, probably mating (
Cephalopoda,
Oegopsida). American Malacological Bulletin 13:55-60.
Online abstract: http://invertebrates.si.edu/cephs/rv96/rv96.html
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