During an underwater expedition, scientists discovered a rare deep-sea squid female unexpectedly laying large eggs. The ocean, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, remains a mysterious place where numerous unknown creatures live. Deep-sea squids are among the most mysterious of them, as they are encountered very rarely.
During a marine expedition, scientists from the Research Institute of Aquariums in Monterey Bay noticed an interesting phenomenon. They were able to record a deep-sea squid female laying large eggs. The width of these eggs exceeded the known sizes and measured 11.6 millimeters, impressive in size.
It is worth noting that such large eggs are unique to deep-sea squids. The excellent conditions in the depths of the ocean allow females to make large investments in the future offspring. These squids are characterized by stability and predictability of conditions, allowing them to choose a smaller number, but larger eggs for hatching.
Researchers hypothesize that a mother female may invest many years in carrying such large eggs, which is a long and hard work. However, in the world of the ocean, these sacrifices contribute to the survival of her offspring.
This discovery highlights the complexity of life for deep-sea creatures and once again confirms how the ocean remains the most unexplored place on the planet.
