In situ observations of the cock-eyed squid Stigmatoteuthis dofleini (Pfeffer, 1912) were recorded in high definition video at 439 m depth off the eastern seaboard of Japan during a survey by the ROV HyperDolphin. Novel behaviors including a quick body turn (ratcheting) were observed and are reported here with discussion on their ecological significance.
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1 June 2012
In situ Behavioral Observations of the Mesopelagic Squid Stigmatoteuthis dofleini (Cephalopoda: Histioteuthidae)
James C. Hunt,
Dhugal J. Lindsay
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American Malacological Bulletin
Vol. 30 • No. 2
July 2012
Vol. 30 • No. 2
July 2012
behavior
cephalopod
histioteuthid
Japan
submersible