Histioteuthis heteropsis
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Histioteuthis heteropsis (H. heteropsis), also known as the strawberry squid, is a species of small cock-eyed squid.[2] The scientific nomenclature of these squid stems from their set of differently sized eyes, one being small and blue and the other being large and yellow. It is thought that the large eye is used to see objects against dim light, while the smaller eye is more able to view bioluminescent light sources.[3] The squid's vernacular name arose due to its rich red skin pigmentation and the presence of photophores along its body, making it appear like a strawberry with seeds.[2]
Strawberry Squid | |
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Black and white picture of a Histioteuthis heteropsis, also known as the strawberry squid, at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on June 27, 2014. | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Cephalopoda |
Order: | Oegopsida |
Family: | Histioteuthidae |
Genus: | Histioteuthis |
Species: | H. heteropsis |
Binomial name | |
Histioteuthis heteropsis (Berry, 1913 ) | |
Synonyms | |
Calliteuthis heteropsis (Berry, 1913 ) |
H. heteropsis live in the ocean's mesopelagic zone and are found in the California Current and the Humboldt Current.[4] Little is known about their specific feeding and mating behaviors, although their inking patterns have been subject to study.[4] They are not easily disturbed and only ink when provoked.[5]
H. heteropsis was discovered by Berry in 1913 and exhibited publicly for the first time at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on June 27, 2014.[6]