Abstract
Gonatus onyx is one of the most abundant cephalopods in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans 1 and is an important prey species for a variety of vertebrate predators 2 , 3 , but a full understanding of its life history has been hampered because spawning occurs at great depths 4 , 5 , where observation is difficult. Here we describe post-spawning egg care, or brooding, in this deep-sea squid. Our finding is unexpected because this behaviour differs from the reproductive habits of all other known squid species.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Nature |
Volume | 438 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Disciplines
- Life Sciences