Reef Squid model

$9.95

Adult reef squid closely resemble their cousins, cuttlefishes, in that their bodies are broad and less streamlined than many other squids. Reef squid, or Caribbean reef squid, move about using jet propulsion by shooting water from their pallial cavity (an area inside their mantle) through their funnel to move rapidly through the water. They live in the open ocean far from land, often at great depths. Compared to the size of their body, squid’s eyes are strikingly large. They have the largest eye-to-body ratio in the entire animal kingdom. Reef squid can hide themselves and confuse predators by ejecting a cloud of black ink. Retreating squid near the protection of the reef will often turn dark brown or reddish in color to match their surroundings. This hand painted model measures 8.25″ in length.

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Adult reef squid closely resemble their cousins, cuttlefishes, in that their bodies are broad and less streamlined than many other squids. Reef squid, or Caribbean reef squid, move about using jet propulsion by shooting water from their pallial cavity (an area inside their mantle) through their funnel to move rapidly through the water. They live in the open ocean far from land, often at great depths. Compared to the size of their body, squid’s eyes are strikingly large. They have the largest eye-to-body ratio in the entire animal kingdom. Reef squid can hide themselves and confuse predators by ejecting a cloud of black ink. Retreating squid near the protection of the reef will often turn dark brown or reddish in color to match their surroundings. This hand painted model measures 8.25″ in length.

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