Rare glimpse into the (promiscuous?) sex life of California deep sea squid

Wednesday, September 21st 2011 - 16:37 UTC

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Scientists have gained a rare glimpse into the sex life of the mysterious deep-sea squid. By studying footage taken by underwater vehicles, US researchers have found that this rarely seen creature will often engage in same-sex mating. Read full article

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GeoffWard2
We never go out on dark nights here - for the same reason.

The locals here have the same reproductive strategy.

You can be walking along, minding your own business, then . . . wooph! . . . . when you get up off the ground - there it is - bugger me! - a sperm package glued to your posterior.

As the locals laconically say “You've got a 50:50 chance of getting it right”

;-)
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