Baby Squids Hide in the Seabed | BBC Wildlife
Scientists have shared adorable videos of squid embryos wriggling around in their egg sacks as well as a juvenile burying itself in the sand.
The Hummingbird bobtail (Euprymna berryi) were filmed at the in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
These teeny animals – which grow to just two inches long (5cm) – are found in the Indo-Pacific and spend their days hiding under the sand. At night, they emerge to look for food and try to find a mate.
As well as being utterly charming, these little creatures help researchers uncover more of the fascinating secrets of .
“These squid have been particularly useful for scientists studying various aspects of their development and physiology,” says Nipam Patel, director at the , who shared the video. They have even used CRISPR-based genome editing to create an which might lead to breakthroughs in studying their complex nervous system. .