THE SQUID'S ART OF DECEPTION - WITH A TENTACLE THAT SWIMS ON ITS OWN TO ATTRACT PREY

They tell us that lying and deceiving are morally wrong.  That may be true most of the time.  But survival in nature depends on DECEIT.  

 

Many deep-sea animals such as anglerfish use parts of their body as lures to attract prey.   Some deep-sea squids may use this strategy as well.

 

In a recent paper, researchers associated with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) describe a deep-sea squid that appears to use a different method to lure prey -- its 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.

Read more and see picture - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130903091606.htm

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