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little squid

Alloteuthis media

Alloteuthis media, the midsize squid or little squid, is a species of squid in the family Loliginidae from the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. It is generally a by-catch species in trawl fisheries, although there is an active fishery in the western Mediterranean.

little squid
Photo: I. Gartis · Public domain

Overview

Alloteuthis media, the midsize squid or little squid, is a species of squid in the family Loliginidae from the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. It is generally a by-catch species in trawl fisheries, although there is an active fishery in the western Mediterranean.

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Marine

Video

Alloteuthis subulata, the European common squid, was filmed during fisheries fieldworks in North Sea, onboard research vessel Walther Herwig III. Observe the magic of chromatophores: a pigment-containing and light-reflecting cells that can rapidly change colour. Chromatophores expand and contract on command (electical stimulation) using specific muscles in order to help the animal blend in with its surroundings, or to communicate with other animals.Credit: Randel Kreitsberg · CC BY 4.0Source ↗

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References

  1. GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
  2. WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
  3. Wikipedia — Alloteuthis media Wikipedia

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