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$Mollusks, type Mollusca. Cephalopods. Order Squid - Cuttlefish squid.\nSquids (lat. Teuthida) are a detachment of decapod cephalopods. Usually they have dimensions of 0.25-0.5 m.$

Caribbean reef squid ,Sepioteuthis sepioidea, commonly called the reef squid,

$Bigfin Reef Squids are easy to distinguish from other squids in that they possess thick and muscular oval fins that extend around almost the entire mantle. Because of these fins, bigfin reef squids are sometimes mistaken for cuttlefish. The bigfin reef squid is the most widespread species in the genus Sepioteuthis. It is found in temperate and tropical regions of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean.\nAt night, when the Bigfin Reef Squids are most active, they are commonly found in shallow areas from 0-100m around reefs, sea grass beds, sandy bottoms, or rocky shorelines. They surface at night, as it is less likely to be detected by predators. During the day, they generally move to deeper waters or near any form of cover, such as floating driftwood, reefs, rocks, or grasses.\nSquids have speedy colour-changing abilities as their pigment cells, the chromatophores, rapidly change size and colour and the visual effect is enhanced by light reflecting cells, the iridocytes. They can shoot ink (dark melanin pigment) to confuse predators and aide in escapes. \nThis specimen was encountered in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia\n1°28'8.916 N 125°14'39.102 E at 16m depth$

A shallow coral reef with one Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) swimming alone. These Cephalopod are able to change skin colour in an instant to blend in and camouflage with their surroundings. The animal is splaying its tentacles in defensive behavior. Image taken whilst scuba diving in Phi Phi island archipelago, Krabi province, which is one of Thailand’s top travel destinations. Sony mirrorless camera in underwater housing with dual Inon Z330 strobes used.

A rare underwater scene of Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) spawning in the Pacific Ocean, Japan. Captured during the egg-laying season when squid gather in shallow waters.

Behold the mysterious elegance of an octopus as it gracefully navigates the ocean depths, its tentacles dancing in the currents, a symbol of intelligence and adaptability.

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) under water

$Bigfin Reef Squids are easy to distinguish from other squids in that they possess thick and muscular oval fins that extend around almost the entire mantle. Because of these fins, bigfin reef squids are sometimes mistaken for cuttlefish. The bigfin reef squid is the most widespread species in the genus Sepioteuthis. It is found in temperate and tropical regions of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean.\nAt night, when the Bigfin Reef Squids are most active, they are commonly found in shallow areas from 0-100m around reefs, sea grass beds, sandy bottoms, or rocky shorelines. They surface at night, as it is less likely to be detected by predators. During the day, they generally move to deeper waters or near any form of cover, such as floating driftwood, reefs, rocks, or grasses.\nSquids have speedy colour-changing abilities as their pigment cells, the chromatophores, rapidly change size and colour and the visual effect is enhanced by light reflecting cells, the iridocytes. They can shoot ink (dark melanin pigment) to confuse predators and aide in escapes. \nThis specimen laid egg capsules on a boie rope. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia\n1°28'8.9165 N 125°14'39.1048 E at 16m depth$

Sea life. Octopus, Cephalopod on Sandy bottom. Underwater abstract. Close-up

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) in Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands

The Common (European) Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) underwater in sea - cephalopod, related to squid and octopus

Toyama,Japan - April 6, 2024: Closeup of firefly squid or toyama squid or Luminescent dwarf squid or Sparkling Enope Squid

$Bigfin Reef Squids are easy to distinguish from other squids in that they possess thick and muscular oval fins that extend around almost the entire mantle. Because of these fins, bigfin reef squids are sometimes mistaken for cuttlefish. The bigfin reef squid is the most widespread species in the genus Sepioteuthis. It is found in temperate and tropical regions of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean.\nAt night, when the Bigfin Reef Squids are most active, they are commonly found in shallow areas from 0-100m around reefs, sea grass beds, sandy bottoms, or rocky shorelines. They surface at night, as it is less likely to be detected by predators. During the day, they generally move to deeper waters or near any form of cover, such as floating driftwood, reefs, rocks, or grasses.\nSquids have speedy colour-changing abilities as their pigment cells, the chromatophores, rapidly change size and colour and the visual effect is enhanced by light reflecting cells, the iridocytes. They can shoot ink (dark melanin pigment) to confuse predators and aide in escapes. \nTriton Bay, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°56'17.7941 S 134°7'10.2802 E at 1m depth$

Pharaoh Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) expands and contracts muscle rings around sac colors in order to show different colors. It is typically consumed as dried, shredded cuttlefish, popular snack food

A common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) in the Calanques National Park in the South of France.

A large squid close-up, swimming in the green aquarium fish tank illuminated with the glowing orange bright light on the street fish market in Daegu City, South Korea

The common cuttlefish or European common cuttlefish is one of the largest and best-known cuttlefish species. They are a migratory species that spend the summer and spring inshore for spawning and then move to depths of 100–200 metres during autumn and winter.

A pair of cuttlefish swim in the deep blue water of the Caribbean Sea; underwater photography

Juvenile squid photographed at night in waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

squid swimming underwater in the ocean floor

Extreme close-up of an octopus sleeping with closed eyes. Blurred tentacles in the foreground.

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