Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, claimed to have decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii).
About Indian squid:
Also known as the Indian calamari, it is a cephalopod species that is commonly found in the waters off the coasts in India.
Squids are known for their advanced nervous system, exceptional problem-solving skills and complex behaviours like camouflage and jet propulsion.
Features:
They are typically around 20-30 cm in length, although larger specimens can reach up to 50 cm.
They have a distinctive coloration, with a light pinkish-gray body and two large fins on either side. They have eight arms and two longer tentacles that they use to capture prey.
They are fast swimmers and capable of propelling themselves through the water using a jet propulsion system.
They tend to prefer areas with high levels of dissolved oxygen, as this is crucial for their respiration.
Habitat: They are found in coastal waters as well as the open sea. They are commonly found in depths of 100 to 500 meters, although some species can be found as deep as 1,500 meters.
Distribution: They are known to occur in the Indo-Pacific region including in Red Sea, Arabian Sea, South China Sea and the Philippine Sea, etc.
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