Deep-sea squid with tentacle tips that 'swim' on their own
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 09:20
in Biology & Nature
Many deep-sea animals such as anglerfish use parts of their body as lures to attract prey. Researchers have now described a deep-sea squid whose tentacle tips flap and flutter as if swimming on their own. The researchers hypothesize that the motion of these tentacle tips may induce small shrimp and other animals to approach within reach of the squid's arms.