Dissected Squid Mantles (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Barbara

Dissected Squid Mantles

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Dissected squid mantles highlight the iridescent and white stripes that only exist in the female squid. The white stripe goes from complete transparency to bright white, which mimics the male testis.

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Daniel DeMartini

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